Explore the Family Name Lahman
The meaning of Lahman
Altered form of German Lahmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lahman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lahman slipped in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 20,898 to 22,026, a decline of 5.4 percent. However, while the ranking dropped, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 1,174 to 1,177 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.44 to 0.4, a decrease of about 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #22,026 | -5.4% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,177 | 0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lahman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lahman also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 as suggested by the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.6 to 0.93, marking a 55 percent increase. There was over a 100 percent increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.36 percent to 2.8 percent. The largest surge was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with an impressive 175.32 percent growth from 0.77 percent to 2.12 percent. Conversely, the percentage of white individuals decreased slightly, from 96.68 percent to 93.12 percent, a drop of 3.68 percent. No change was observed in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as their representation remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 93.12% | -3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.8% | 105.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 2.12% | 175.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.93% | 55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |