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

Beahm, 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 Beahm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beahm in America

Beahm is the 20985th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beahm surname appeared 1,254 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 Beahm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beahm 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 Beahm

The surname Beahm has its origins in Germany, likely emerging in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "behm," which means "tree" or "wooden beam." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent tree or worked with wood, possibly as a carpenter or lumberjack.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beahm can be found in the village of Behmsdorf, located in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Historical records indicate that the village was originally named "Behmdorf," which translates to "village of the beams" or "village of the trees." This lends credence to the theory that the surname Beahm is closely tied to the natural landscape and the occupation of its earliest bearers.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Johann Beahm (1624-1686) was recorded as a master carpenter in the town of Grimma, also located in Saxony. His work on various churches and public buildings likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Beahm name in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Beahm surname began to appear in various historical records and manuscripts. One such example is a land deed from 1732, which mentions a farmer named Hans Beahm who owned a parcel of land in the village of Schönberg, near the city of Dresden.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Beahm (1792-1867), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the relationship between religion and science. His work gained recognition across Europe and influenced many scholars of his time.

Across the Atlantic, the Beahm name found its way to the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Johann Beahm (1765-1832), who immigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania in 1784. He later settled in Virginia, where he established a successful farming operation and raised a large family, contributing to the spread of the Beahm name in the country.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the Beahm surname include William Beahm (1914-2005), an American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to educational institutions and charities in his home state of Virginia.

Overall, the surname Beahm has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, with its origins likely tied to the natural world and the occupations of its earliest bearers. Over the centuries, the name has spread across various regions and continents, leaving its mark on historical records and contributing to the diverse tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beahm

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

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

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