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

Kah, 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 Kah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kah in America

Kah is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kah surname appeared 352 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 Kah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kah 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 Kah

The surname KAH originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "kah," which translates to "bald" or "hairless." The name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was bald or had little hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KAH can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents and records dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in an entry from 1187, referring to a person named "Heinricus dictus Kah" (Heinrich called Kah).

In the 13th century, the name KAH was mentioned in the Annalen von Lübeck, a chronicle of events in the city of Lübeck, Germany. The entry from 1283 mentions a "Johannes Kah," who was likely a resident of the city.

During the 15th century, the name KAH appeared in the Regesten der Bischöfe von Konstanz, a collection of records related to the Bishops of Constance, a city in present-day Germany. The entry from 1457 refers to a "Hanns Kah," who may have been a prominent figure in the region.

One notable person with the surname KAH was Johann Kah (1470-1538), a German theologian and reformer who supported Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation. He played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in parts of Germany.

Another historical figure with the KAH surname was Georg Kah (1594-1657), a German composer and organist who worked in the court of the Prince-Elector of Saxony. His compositions were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of Baroque music.

In the 18th century, the name KAH was associated with several places in Germany, such as Kahberg, Kahlgrund, and Kahlbach. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname, such as Kah, Kahl, or Kahl.

Throughout history, the surname KAH has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military personnel. Some examples include Johann Kah (1721-1790), a German painter known for his landscapes and portraits, and Friedrich Kah (1804-1877), a Prussian general who served in the Napoleonic Wars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kah

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

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

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