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

Dah, 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 Dah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dah in America

Dah is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dah surname appeared 415 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 Dah.

The history of the last name Dah

The surname "DAH" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, derived from the Old German word "dah" which means "valley" or "dale". It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive surname for individuals who lived in or near a valley.

The earliest known record of the name "DAH" dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a manuscript from the region of Saxony, where a certain Johannes Dah was mentioned as a landowner. During this period, the name was also spelled in various forms, such as "Dae", "Dahe", and "Dhal".

In the 14th century, the surname "DAH" can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a family bearing this name held a prominent position among the local merchants and traders. One notable member of this family was Hans Dah, who was a respected merchant and served as a city councilor in the mid-1300s.

As the name spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it evolved into different spellings and variations, including "Dahl", "Dall", and "Dall". Some of these variations were likely influenced by the local dialects and pronunciation variations.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname "DAH" was Johannes Dah, a Protestant reformer and theologian from Saxony. He was born in 1525 and played a significant role in the Reformation movement, engaging in theological debates and publishing several works on religious doctrine.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Johann Friedrich Dah, a German military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). He was born in 1720 and rose to the rank of General, distinguishing himself in several battles against the Austrian and Russian forces.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the "DAH" surname was Carl Wilhelm Dah, a German composer and music theorist. Born in 1819, he made significant contributions to the field of music education and authored several influential works on music theory.

The name "DAH" has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Dahlen, Dahlheim, and Dahlenburg, reflecting the connection between the surname and the geographical features it originally described.

Overall, the surname "DAH" has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages and evolving over time through various spellings and regional variations. It has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including merchants, religious figures, military leaders, and scholars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dah

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

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 Dah 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.

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

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