Explore the Family Name Nahm
The meaning of Nahm
1. German: possibly a nickname for a robber or thief, from Middle High German, Middle Low German nāme ‘loot’. 2. Korean: variant of Nam 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nahm in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nahm experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 48,469th most popular name in 2000, it fell to 48,901st in 2010, representing a nearly 1% drop. However, this did not affect the actual count of individuals with the Nahm surname, which increased by 5.38%, going from 409 in 2000 to 431 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Nahm per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #48,901 | -0.89% |
| Count | 409 | 431 | 5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nahm
The ethnic identity associated with the Nahm surname showed some changes over time, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White (65.53%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (29.10%) and Hispanic (3.91%). By 2010, while the White ethnicity still held majority, it had decreased to 61.72%. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased to 32.48%, and Hispanic representation rose slightly to 4.18%. The proportion identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.47% to 1.16%, and there were no recorded instances of the Nahm surname among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.53% | 61.72% | -5.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.1% | 32.48% | 11.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 4.18% | 6.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.16% | -21.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |