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

Bahner, 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 Bahner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bahner in America

Bahner is the 37492nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bahner surname appeared 594 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 Bahner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bahner 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 Bahner

The surname Bahner is of German origin, and it first emerged in the region of Bavaria during the 13th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "bahnen," which means "to beat a path" or "to make a way." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a pathfinder or a trail-blazer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bahner can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicle, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. This book mentions a man named Hans Bahner, who was a merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg during the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Bahner appeared in several municipal records and tax rolls in the towns of Augsburg and Munich. These records indicate that there were several families with the surname Bahner living in these areas during this time period.

During the 17th century, a man named Johann Bahner (1595-1672) gained prominence as a Lutheran theologian and academic. He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and wrote several influential books on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname Bahner was Karl Bahner (1793-1872), a German painter and lithographer who was known for his landscapes and portraits. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and his works were widely exhibited throughout Germany during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, a composer named Ernst Bahner (1847-1912) made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born in Dresden and composed several operas and symphonic works that were performed in various theaters and concert halls across Europe.

A more recent example of a person with the surname Bahner is Ingeborg Bahner (1924-2018), a German writer and poet who was widely acclaimed for her literary works. She published numerous collections of poetry and prose, and her work often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

While the surname Bahner may not be as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with several notable individuals throughout the centuries. The name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, and it continues to be carried on by families of German descent around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bahner

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

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

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