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

Rehm, 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 Rehm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rehm in America

Rehm is the 8993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rehm surname appeared 3,637 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rehm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rehm 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 Rehm

The surname "REHM" has its origins in Germany and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "reim," which means "rhyme" or "verse." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in poetry, music, or other artistic pursuits that involved rhyming or versifying.

In the early days, the name "REHM" was primarily concentrated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that the name was originally a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were skilled in composing rhymes or verses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "REHM" can be found in the Weingartner Liederhandschrift, a 13th-century manuscript containing a collection of Middle High German lyric poetry. The manuscript includes the name "Rehm" as the author of several verses.

In the 14th century, the name "REHM" appeared in the records of the city of Augsburg, where a certain Johannes Rehm was mentioned as a citizen in 1342. This indicates that the name had already established itself in urban areas by that time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name "REHM" was Johann Rehm (1491-1563), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg. He is known for his contributions to the development of polyphonic music and is considered one of the most prominent composers of his time.

Another significant bearer of the name was Johann Philipp Rehm (1760-1837), a German theologian and philosopher from Württemberg. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant church and wrote extensively on theological and philosophical topics.

In the 19th century, a notable person with the surname "REHM" was Rudolf Rehm (1841-1904), a German classical philologist and archaeologist. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature and culture.

The name "REHM" can also be found in various places and locations throughout Germany. For example, there is a town called Rehm in the district of Aichach-Friedberg in Bavaria, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

As the name spread across Germany and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Rem," "Rehme," and "Reim." However, the core form of "REHM" remained the most prevalent and recognized spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rehm

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

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

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