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

Bahk, 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 Bahk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bahk in America

Bahk is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bahk surname appeared 180 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 Bahk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bahk 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 Bahk

The surname BAHK has its origins in Germany and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old German word "bach," which means a small stream or creek. The name is believed to have originated in areas of Germany where people lived near small streams or creeks, and the name became associated with these locations.

The earliest recorded instances of the name BAHK can be found in various German historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable reference is in the Palatine Marriage Records of 1685, which lists a Johannes BAHK from the town of Neckarhausen.

In terms of place names associated with the surname, there are several villages and towns in Germany that share similar spellings, such as Bachheim, Bachhausen, and Bachhof. These place names likely influenced the development of the surname BAHK in their respective regions.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the surname BAHK throughout history are:

1. Hans BAHK (1560-1624), a German painter and wood carver known for his intricate religious artwork.
2. Katharina BAHK (1628-1691), a German midwife and herbalist who practiced in the town of Heidelberg.
3. Johann BAHK (1710-1782), a German composer and organist who served in the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg.
4. Friedrich BAHK (1835-1905), a German theologian and professor of theology at the University of Tübingen.
5. Wilhelm BAHK (1875-1947), a German engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of mechanical engineering.

While the surname BAHK may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its historical roots and connection to the geographic features of Germany make it a fascinating name to explore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bahk

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

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

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