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

Hahm, 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 Hahm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hahm in America

Hahm is the 30980th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hahm surname appeared 750 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 Hahm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hahm 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 Hahm

The surname HAHM is of German origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "hahm," meaning "home" or "homestead." It is possible that the name initially referred to someone who lived in a particular homestead or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAHM can be found in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Frankfurt, Germany, where a Johannes Hahm was baptized in 1587. This suggests that the name was already in use in the region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name HAHM appeared in various records across Germany, indicating its spread throughout the country. For example, in 1643, a Hans Hahm was recorded as a landowner in the village of Hüttenberg, near Kassel.

As the name HAHM became more widespread, variations in spelling began to emerge. In some regions, it was recorded as "Hahme" or "Haam," reflecting local dialectal differences.

One notable figure with the surname HAHM was Johann Hahm (1684-1742), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in Nuremberg. His works on religious philosophy and ethics were influential in his time.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm Hahm (1835-1912), a German artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He studied at the Düsseldorf Academy of Art and exhibited his works throughout Germany and across Europe.

In the 19th century, the HAHM name began to appear in records beyond Germany, as immigration to other parts of Europe and the Americas increased. For instance, a family by the name of Hahm settled in the town of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, in the United States in the 1840s.

One of the earliest known individuals with the HAHM surname in the United States was Johann Hahm (1812-1889), who immigrated from Bavaria to Ohio in the 1830s. He became a prominent figure in the local German community and helped establish several churches and organizations.

Another notable figure was Carl Hahm (1888-1952), a German-American architect and engineer who designed several landmark buildings in New York City, including the Roosevelt Hotel and the Central Synagogue.

Throughout its history, the surname HAHM has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, religious leaders, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diversity of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hahm

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

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

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