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

Ahlin, 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 Ahlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ahlin in America

Ahlin is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ahlin surname appeared 421 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 Ahlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ahlin 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 Ahlin

The surname Ahlin is believed to have originated in Sweden, dating back to the 17th century. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the Swedish personal name Ahle, which itself is a diminutive form of the Old Norse name Arnvidr, meaning "eagle wood."

The earliest known record of the Ahlin surname appears in the parish records of Västergötland County, Sweden, in the late 1600s. The name was particularly concentrated in the regions of Västergötland and Värmland, where it is still prevalent today.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Ahlin surname was Lars Ahlin, born in Värmland County in 1712. He was a farmer and landowner who played a role in the local community affairs of his time.

Another notable figure was Johan Ahlin (1768-1845), a Swedish theologian and author who served as a pastor in the Church of Sweden. He published several works on religious topics and was known for his influential sermons.

In the 19th century, Carl Ahlin (1825-1892) was a successful merchant and entrepreneur in Gothenburg, Sweden. He established a successful trading company and was involved in various business ventures throughout his career.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Ahlin surname in North America was that of Nils Ahlin, who immigrated from Sweden to Minnesota in the late 1800s. He became a prominent figure in the local Swedish-American community, serving as a church leader and fostering cultural connections.

Another individual of note was Axel Ahlin (1894-1967), a Swedish painter and artist known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works were exhibited in several prestigious art galleries and museums throughout Sweden during his lifetime.

While these are just a few examples, the Ahlin surname has a rich history dating back centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the cultural and societal fabric of Sweden and the Swedish diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ahlin

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

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

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