Explore the Family Name Gahm
The meaning of Gahm
German: habitational name from Gahme near Pössneck in Thuringia.
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How common is the last name Gahm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gahm has experienced slight increases in both rank and count from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the Gahm surname moved up from 41522 in 2000 to 41303 in 2010, a growth of 0.53%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Gahm surname grew from 494 to 527 during this period, indicating an increase of 6.68%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Gahm surname per 100k people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #41,303 | 0.53% |
| Count | 494 | 527 | 6.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gahm
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among individuals with the Gahm surname from 2000 to 2010. While a significant majority identified as White (94.12% in 2010, down from 96.56% in 2000), there were increases in those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 35.71%, from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. Additionally, those reporting two or more races increased by 50.50%, from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic identification at 1.33% in 2010. No individuals with the Gahm surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.12% | -2.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 2.47% | 35.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.52% | 50.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |