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

Pahe, 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 Pahe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pahe in America

Pahe is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pahe surname appeared 109 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 Pahe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pahe 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 Pahe

The surname PAHE is believed to have its origins in central Europe, specifically in the region now known as Germany. It is thought to have originated sometime around the 12th or 13th century, likely derived from the Old German word "pahe," which referred to a type of small river or stream.

One of the earliest known references to the name PAHE can be found in a collection of documents from the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dating back to the late 13th century. These records mention a family with the surname PAHE, who were likely residents of the town or the surrounding rural areas.

During the Middle Ages, many surnames were derived from geographic features or occupations, and it is possible that the name PAHE was initially given to someone who lived near or worked in proximity to a small stream or river. It may have also been used as a descriptive name for someone who lived in an area with numerous small waterways.

As the use of hereditary surnames became more widespread in Europe, the name PAHE likely spread beyond its initial region of origin. By the 15th century, there are records of individuals with the surname PAHE residing in various parts of what is now modern-day Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland.

One notable individual with the surname PAHE was Johann PAHE, a German Protestant theologian and reformer who lived from 1483 to 1552. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Friedrich PAHE, a German botanist and naturalist who lived from 1796 to 1865. He made important contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was known for his extensive herbarium collection.

In the 19th century, the surname PAHE was also found among German immigrants who settled in various parts of the United States and other countries. One example is Wilhelm PAHE, a German-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1821 to 1898 and established several successful enterprises in New York City.

While the surname PAHE is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its origins in central Europe, where it was likely derived from a geographic or occupational reference to small rivers or streams.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pahe

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

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

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