Explore the Family Name Fahn
The meaning of Fahn
German: 1. from a short form of the personal name Stephan (see Steven). 2. habitational name from any of the places called Fahn, Fahne, or Fahnen in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich.
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How common is the last name Fahn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fahn saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,310th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 86,005th place, marking a 2.01% drop. However, the count of people with the surname Fahn actually increased slightly during that decade, rising from 207 to 217, a change of 4.83%. The proportion of people named Fahn per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 12.5% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #86,005 | -2.01% |
| Count | 207 | 217 | 4.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fahn
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fahn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those who identified as White and carried the Fahn surname decreased from 86.47% to 79.26%, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 5.80% to 14.29%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, from 2.42% to 3.69%. However, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic or of Two or more races dropped to 0% in 2010, with the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remaining constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.47% | 79.26% | -8.34% |
| Black | 5.8% | 14.29% | 146.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.42% | 3.69% | 52.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |