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

Ahee, 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 Ahee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ahee in America

Ahee is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ahee surname appeared 214 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 Ahee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ahee 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 Ahee

The surname AHEE has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It dates back to the 16th century and is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "aheeya," which means "serpent" or "snake." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with a revered snake deity or snake charmers in ancient times.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name AHEE can be found in a 17th-century Persian manuscript, which recorded the names of local traders and merchants. The manuscript mentions an individual named Aheeram AHEE, who was a prominent spice merchant operating in the region.

In the 18th century, the AHEE name appears in several administrative records from the Mughal Empire, indicating that some members of the family held positions within the imperial bureaucracy. One notable figure was Govardhan AHEE, a court official who served under Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

As the British colonial presence grew in India during the 19th century, the AHEE name began appearing in official records maintained by the British East India Company. One such individual was Ranjit AHEE, a landowner from Punjab who was involved in disputes over property rights with the colonial authorities in the 1830s.

The name AHEE has also been associated with literary and artistic figures in India. In the early 20th century, Amir AHEE was a renowned Punjabi poet and playwright, known for his works that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the region. Born in 1892, his literary contributions helped preserve and promote the Punjabi language and traditions.

Another notable figure was Harjit AHEE, a renowned classical dancer and choreographer from Punjab. Born in 1925, she was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the traditional Kathak dance form, both in India and on the international stage. Her performances and teachings left a lasting impact on the world of classical Indian dance.

While the surname AHEE has its roots in India, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent living in various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. However, the historical records and prominent individuals mentioned above provide insight into the rich cultural and linguistic heritage associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ahee

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

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 Ahee 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 Ahee 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 Ahee was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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