Explore the Family Name Ehman
The meaning of Ehman
Americanized form of German Ehmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ehman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ehman experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,694th and by 2010, it had fallen to the 30,013th position, marking an 8.37% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 818 to 782, a change of -4.4%. This resulted in a decline in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.3 to 0.27, a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,694 | #30,013 | -8.37% |
| Count | 818 | 782 | -4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Ehman surname also saw some changes between the years 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The share of Ehmans identifying as White slightly decreased from 94.99% to 94.76%, a minimal change of -0.24%. Additionally, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.59% to 1.92%, or a 20.75% increase. The proportion of those reporting as two or more races also rose from 1.83% to 2.3%, a 25.68% growth. Interestingly, in 2010, 0.64% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that hadn't been represented in 2000. However, the percentage identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.73% in 2000. No Ehmans listed their ethnicity as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 94.76% | -0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.3% | 25.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.92% | 20.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |