Explore the Family Name Bahnsen
The meaning of Bahnsen
North German: 1. patronymic from Bahn. This surname is also found in Denmark. 2. habitational name from a place called Bahnsen near Uelzen, Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Erwin, Hans, Harro, Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Bahnsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bahnsen saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 28,648 in 2000, it fell to 29,403 in 2010, indicating a dip of 2.64%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased during this period, rising from 783 to 804, a growth of 2.68%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals named Bahnsen per 100,000 people decreased by 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,648 | #29,403 | -2.64% |
| Count | 783 | 804 | 2.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bahnsen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bahnsen surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White (96.42%), a figure that dropped slightly to 94.53% in 2010. The Hispanic representation almost doubled from 1.28% to 2.49%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander emerged from 0% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. The category of two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.53% to 1.62%. No individuals with the Bahnsen surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 94.53% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.49% | 94.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.62% | 5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |