Explore the Family Name Ehn
The meaning of Ehn
1. Swedish: ornamental name from ehn, ornamental spelling of en ‘juniper’. 2. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name reflected in Old High German ecka ‘point or blade of a sword’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lennart, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ehn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ehn has seen a rise in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,549th common and had 226 people bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking improved to 73,464 with a total of 264 individuals carrying this surname, marking an increase of 16.81%. The proportion per 100k also experienced growth, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010 which is a 12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #73,464 | 6.47% |
| Count | 226 | 264 | 16.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehn
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a vast majority of those with the surname Ehn identify as White, at 94.69% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.32% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a notable change in 2010 when some individuals identified as Hispanic (1.89%) and as having two or more races (2.65%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 94.32% | -0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |