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

Ahlgrim, 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 Ahlgrim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ahlgrim in America

Ahlgrim is the 40909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ahlgrim surname appeared 533 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 Ahlgrim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ahlgrim 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 Ahlgrim

The surname Ahlgrim is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was first recorded in the 13th century.

The name Ahlgrim is derived from the Old German words "ahl" and "grim," which translate to "noble" and "fierce" or "grim," respectively. This combination suggests that the name may have been given to someone of noble birth who possessed a fierce or determined personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ahlgrim can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the year 1287. In this record, a nobleman named Heinrich Ahlgrim is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

During the 15th century, the name Ahlgrim appears in several records from the city of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. One notable figure was Hans Ahlgrim, a wealthy merchant who lived from 1425 to 1492.

As the Ahlgrim family spread throughout Germany and other parts of Europe, variations in spelling became common. Some of the recorded variants include Ahlgrimm, Ahlgrym, and Algrym. In some cases, the name was also influenced by local dialects and pronunciation, leading to further variations.

A notable figure bearing the surname Ahlgrim was Johann Christoph Ahlgrim, a German composer and organist who lived from 1675 to 1737. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of the baroque organ style.

Another prominent individual was Friedrich Wilhelm Ahlgrim, a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1786 and played a significant role in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, earning him recognition and honors from the Prussian government.

In the 19th century, the name Ahlgrim gained recognition in the field of literature with the novelist and poet, Elise Ahlgrim, who lived from 1821 to 1889. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of women in society.

While the surname Ahlgrim is relatively uncommon in modern times, it continues to hold a rich historical legacy, reflecting the noble and determined spirit of its bearers throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ahlgrim

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

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

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