Find out how popular the last name Achim is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Achim.

Achim, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Achim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achim in America

Achim is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achim surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Achim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Achim to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Achim

The surname "ACHIM" is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic root "ach" or "ach-heim," which translates to "from the home on the water" or "dweller by the water." This suggests that the name may have originated among families who lived near rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Achheim" or "Achhaim" in various medieval German records and chronicles. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus," a collection of historical documents from the region of Anhalt, dating back to the 12th century.

The name "ACHIM" has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Johannes Achim, a German theologian and reformer who lived in the 16th century (born around 1490, exact death year unknown). He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Achim von Arnim (1781-1831), a German poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement. He is best known for his collection of folk tales and poems, including the famous "Des Knaben Wunderhorn" ("The Youth's Magic Horn").

In the 19th century, the name was also borne by the German artist and printmaker Georg Achim (1818-1888), who was known for his etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes.

Moving into the 20th century, one can find references to the German chemist and Nobel laureate Carl Achim (1904-1984), who made significant contributions to the understanding of chemical bonds and molecular structures.

Another notable bearer of the name was the German-born American actor and filmmaker Paul Achim (1919-2009), who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including roles in "The Untouchables" and "The Fugitive."

While the surname "ACHIM" is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of German surnames, with its origins deeply rooted in the country's history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achim

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Achim.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Achim was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Achim has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Achim was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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