Explore the Family Name Lahm
The meaning of Lahm
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): 1. nickname for someone who was slow or lame, from Middle High German lam ‘lame’. 2. habitational name from any of several places so named, all in southern Germany. Compare Lame. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lahm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lahm has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,728 in the United States but dropped slightly to rank 37,955 in 2010, showing a change of -0.6%. However, the number of people with the last name Lahm increased by 5.6% during this period, from 554 to 585 people. The proportion of people named Lahm per 100,000 also decreased by 4.76%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #37,955 | -0.6% |
| Count | 554 | 585 | 5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lahm
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the surname Lahm, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a small decline from 97.47% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. Meanwhile, new representations in ethnic identities were observed in 2010, with 1.03% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.88% identifying as Hispanic. There were no reported changes among those who identify as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 95.56% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |