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

Bahe, 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 Bahe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bahe in America

Bahe is the 14768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bahe surname appeared 2,011 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bahe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bahe 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 Bahe

The surname BAHE has its origins in the northern regions of Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "bah," which translates to "stream" or "brook." This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by families residing near a body of water or a settlement situated along a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BAHE can be found in the Palatinate region of Germany, where a family bearing this name was documented in the town of Heidelberg in the year 1482. The name appeared in various local records and parish registers throughout the subsequent centuries, sometimes spelled as "Bahhe" or "Bahé."

While the BAHE surname is not prominently featured in major historical texts or manuscripts, it is noteworthy that a Johann BAHE, born in 1627 in the town of Worms, was listed as a skilled blacksmith in the local guild records of the time. This provides insight into the occupations and trades associated with some early bearers of the name.

In the 18th century, the surname BAHE gained recognition with the birth of Hans BAHE (1712-1788), a prominent merchant and trader based in the city of Frankfurt. His business dealings and travels throughout Europe contributed to the spread and recognition of the BAHE name across various regions.

Another notable individual bearing the BAHE surname was Wilhelmina BAHE (1803-1879), a renowned botanist and naturalist from the town of Kassel. Her extensive studies and publications on the flora of central Germany earned her recognition among the scientific community of her time.

As the centuries progressed, the BAHE surname continued to be present in various parts of Germany, with some families also migrating to neighboring countries like Switzerland and the Netherlands. One prominent example is that of Pieter BAHE (1842-1919), a Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam and Rotterdam during the late 19th century.

While the BAHE surname may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the northern regions of the country, with bearers contributing to various fields and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bahe

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

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

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