Explore the Family Name Dahlmann
The meaning of Dahlmann
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, an elaborated form of Dahl with the addition of Middle Low German man ‘man’. 2. Swedish: variant of Dahlman.
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How common is the last name Dahlmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Dahlmann" has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,461, but by 2010 it had moved to 91,221, reflecting a marginal decrease of 3.12%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 195 to 202 over that decade, indicating a growth rate of 3.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #91,221 | -3.12% |
| Count | 195 | 202 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dahlmann
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Dahlmann surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.46% identified as such, while the percentage dropped slightly to 95.54% in 2010. Other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 95.54% | -2.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |