Explore the Family Name Laehn
The meaning of Laehn
German (Lähn): see Lahn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laehn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laehn has increased in popularity over time. In 2000, it held the rank of 86,341 and rose to 85,049 by 2010, indicating a growth of 1.5 percent. The count of individuals bearing this last name also saw an increase from 201 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, a rise of 9.45 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of Laehns per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #85,049 | 1.5% |
| Count | 201 | 220 | 9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laehn
When examining the ethnic identities associated with the surname Laehn, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a noticeable shift. In 2000, 94.53 percent of Laehns identified as White, which increased to 96.82 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity dropped to zero by 2010 from 2.49 percent each in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 96.82% | 2.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |