Explore the Family Name Bahner
The meaning of Bahner
German: variant of Bahn 1, the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Bahner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bahner experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bahner ranked 33,653 with 639 individuals carrying this last name, which equated to 0.24 per 100k people in the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 37,492, with 594 individuals bearing the name, or 0.2 per 100k people. This represents a decrease in popularity of 11.41% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #37,492 | -11.41% |
| Count | 639 | 594 | -7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bahner
When discussing the ethnic identity of those with the surname Bahner, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it's overwhelmingly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 94.68% of Bahnerrs identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.11% in 2010. The next largest ethnicity group was shared by those who identified as Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races, each at around 1.5% in both years. Notably, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Black from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Bahner surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 94.11% | -0.6% |
| Black | 1.56% | 1.68% | 7.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.52% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.52% | -2.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |