Explore the Family Name Dahlem
The meaning of Dahlem
1. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Dalem, from Old Norse dalr ‘valley’ + heim ‘home, farm’. 2. German: habitational name from any of the places in western Germany named Dahlem: near Lüneburg, Bitburg, Trier, and Berlin (now a suburb).
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How common is the last name Dahlem in the United States?
The Dahlem surname has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Dahlem was ranked as the 36,045th most popular surname, with 588 individuals carrying it. By 2010, it moved up slightly to the 35,812th spot with 627 individuals bearing the name. This represents a growth of 6.63% over the decade. However, when we consider the proportion per 100k people, it saw a decrease of -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #35,812 | 0.65% |
| Count | 588 | 627 | 6.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dahlem
When considering the ethnicity of those carrying the Dahlem surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly associated with those who identify as white. In 2000, 97.62% of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 97.13% in 2010. The census also shows an increase in the number of people identifying as having two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, both rising from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010, marking a 31.76% change. There was no noticeable change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 97.13% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.12% | 31.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.12% | 31.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |