Explore the Family Name Sahm
The meaning of Sahm
1. German: metonymic occupational name for a seed merchant, from Middle High German sām. 2. East German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized short form of an Old Slavic personal name such as Samorad, based on the element sam ‘himself; alone’ (Old Slavic samъ). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ruediger, Udo.
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How common is the last name Sahm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sahm saw a slight decrease in rank from 32567 in 2000 to 32865 in 2010. This reflects a change of approximately -0.92%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Sahm surname increased by almost 5%, growing from 665 in the year 2000 to 698 in 2010. However, when considered as a proportion of the total population per 100 thousand people, there was a minor decrease of about -4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #32,865 | -0.92% |
| Count | 665 | 698 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sahm
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most people with the Sahm surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 95.79% to 92.98%. The second largest group identified as having two or more ethnicities, which saw a substantial increase over the decade, growing from 1.20% to 2.29%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a slight decrease from 1.35% to 1.29%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase, with no recorded individuals in 2000 but making up 2.01% of the Sahm population in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.05% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 92.98% | -2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.29% | 90.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Black | 1.35% | 1.29% | -4.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |