Explore the Family Name Dahlman
The meaning of Dahlman
1. Swedish: ornamental or topographic name from an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’ + man ‘man’, or a habitational name for someone from a place called with the element dal. The surname, which is also found in Finland, may also be of German origin (compare 2 below). 2. Americanized form of German Dahlmann. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per, Astrid, Erik, Sven.
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How common is the last name Dahlman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dahlman has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 17,268 to 18,301, marking a decrease of 5.98%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly during this period from 1,509 to 1,516, up by 0.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.93%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname increased marginally, it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #18,301 | -5.98% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,516 | 0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.51 | -8.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dahlman
The ethnicity associated with the Dahlman surname is predominantly White, accounting for 95.76% and 95.45% in 2000 and 2010 respectively, showing a marginal decrease of 0.32%. This is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Additionally, there was a noticeable increase in identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.52% to 2.04%, a change of 34.21%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander also grew from 0.73% to 0.92%, up by 26.03%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.46% to 1.19%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.45% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.04% | 34.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.19% | -18.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.92% | 26.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |