Explore the Family Name Lahn
The meaning of Lahn
German: habitational name from any of the places so called in northern Germany near Meppen, in Bavaria, or in Hungary.
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How common is the last name Lahn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lahn has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lahn ranked 47,308 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 47,791, indicating a 1.02% decline. However, in terms of count, there has been a modest increase of 4.98%, with 422 people having this surname in 2000 and 443 in 2010. The proportion per 100k population also dropped slightly by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #47,791 | -1.02% |
| Count | 422 | 443 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lahn
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnicity associated with the surname Lahn. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the surname identified as White, with a small increase of 0.17% over the decade. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 22.29%, while the percentage of those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander identity appeared for the first time in 2010. The data shows a slight decrease of 4.93% in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities. The numbers indicate no Black representation, and a disappearing representation among American Indian and Alaskan Natives, which was present in 2000 but suppressed by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.71% | 91.87% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 4.06% | 22.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.35% | -4.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |