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

Rebhahn, 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 Rebhahn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rebhahn in America

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

The Rebhahn 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 Rebhahn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rebhahn 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 Rebhahn

The surname REBHAHN has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to a person who lived near or owned land with a significant presence of partridges or reb huhns in German.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria, Germany. In the year 1387, a certain Hans Rebhahn is mentioned as a resident of the town.

Another early reference to the name appears in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of Großenhain, a town in Saxony, Germany. In the year 1512, a man named Martin Rebhahn was recorded as a resident.

The name is also found in the Stammtafeln, or lineage books, of several noble families in Germany and Austria. For example, the von Rebhahn family, which held lands in the region of Franconia, can be traced back to the 16th century.

One notable bearer of the name was Johann Rebhahn, a German poet and playwright who lived from 1589 to 1653. He was born in Altenburg, Saxony, and is best known for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political conditions of his time.

Another individual of note was Hans Rebhahn, a German engraver and printmaker who was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his intricate engravings of religious and allegorical scenes.

In the 18th century, a man named Johann Georg Rebhahn gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the city of Augsburg, Germany. His creations were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, we find a record of a composer named Karl Rebhahn, who was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1823. He composed several operas and orchestral works, though his compositions are largely forgotten today.

Finally, in the 20th century, a notable figure was Otto Rebhahn, a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). He served as a member of the Reichstag, the German parliament, from 1924 to 1933.

In summary, the surname REBHAHN has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with traceable origins dating back to the medieval period. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including poets, artists, craftsmen, composers, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rebhahn

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

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

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