Explore the Family Name Zahm
The meaning of Zahm
German: nickname from Middle High German zam ‘tame’.
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How common is the last name Zahm in the United States?
The surname Zahm, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen slight fluctuation in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Zahm was ranked as the 26,078th most popular surname in the U.S., with a count of 883 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname's rank had dipped slightly to 27,228, representing a 4.41% decrease in rank. However, the total number of individuals with the Zahm surname actually increased marginally from 883 to 888, which is a change of 0.57%. This represented a proportion of 0.3 per 100,000 people, a decline of 9.09% from the 2000 figure.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #27,228 | -4.41% |
| Count | 883 | 888 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zahm
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Zahm surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those are of White descent. In 2000, about 96.83% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and by 2010, that percentage had risen to 97.41, a moderate increase. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with 1.47% in 2000 and a slight reduction to 1.35% in 2010. Data regarding other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either not present or suppressed for privacy. Interestingly, the 'Two or more races' category saw a decrease from 1.13% in 2000 to no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 97.41% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.35% | -8.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |