Explore the Family Name Dahms
The meaning of Dahms
German: patronymic from Dahm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dahms in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dahms has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 14,745 in popularity, but decreased to rank 15,806 by 2010, marking a change of -7.2%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 1,847 people in 2000 to 1,842 in 2010, representing a marginal decline of -0.27%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell by -8.82% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,745 | #15,806 | -7.2% |
| Count | 1,847 | 1,842 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.62 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dahms
The ethnicity table, which is also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows certain shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Dahms surname. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as white (97.13%), but this proportion slightly decreased to 96.58% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decline, while the number of individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 36.11%. The most notable change was within the Hispanic group, which saw an increase from 0.60% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010, reflecting a substantial growth of 81.67%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.58% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.47% | 36.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.09% | 81.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.43% | -12.24% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |