Explore the Family Name Bihm
The meaning of Bihm
Americanized form of German Boehm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bihm in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Bihm, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bihm ranked as the 42,134th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 44,423rd position, marking a change of -5.43%. The actual count of individuals with the Bihm surname was also marginally reduced from 485 to 484 over this decade, indicating a slight decrease of -0.21%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by 11.11% from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #44,423 | -5.43% |
| Count | 485 | 484 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bihm
Discussing the ethnicity of those who bear the surname Bihm, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows little significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. A large majority, around 87%, identified as white in both years, with a minor increase of 0.21% noted in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up about 9% of the Bihm population, though there was a small decline of -4.31% over the ten-year period. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the biggest change, increasing from 1.03% to 1.86%, an 80.58% rise. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable at about 1.44%, while no Bihms identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 86.98% | 0.21% |
| Black | 9.28% | 8.88% | -4.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 1.86% | 80.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.45% | 0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |