Explore the Family Name Ihm
The meaning of Ihm
German: 1. from the personal name Im(m)o (see Imm). 2. habitational name from a place called Ihme, for example in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Ihm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ihm has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 59,611 in 2000 to 56,836 in 2010, reflecting an increase of approximately 4.66%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Ihm surname also increased from 317 to 359 during this period, marking a growth rate of 13.25%. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.12 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #56,836 | 4.66% |
| Count | 317 | 359 | 13.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ihm
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ihm. In 2000, about 15.14% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a figure that slightly rose to 15.32% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white dropped from 84.23% in 2000 to 81.34% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals with this surname who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.67%, while it was 0% in 2000. There were no significant changes in the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.23% | 81.34% | -3.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.14% | 15.32% | 1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |