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

Rohm, 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 Rohm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rohm in America

Rohm is the 18272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rohm surname appeared 1,520 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 Rohm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rohm 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 Rohm

The surname ROHM has its origins in Germany, originating in the Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "roh" or "rohr," meaning "reed" or "cane." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near reed beds or marshlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROHM surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1298, where a certain "Hans Rohm" is mentioned as a resident. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the 15th century, the ROHM name appears in various historical records and documents across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. In some instances, the name was also spelled as "Rohme" or "Rohmb," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One notable historical figure bearing the ROHM surname was Johann Rohm, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1532 to 1592. His works, which included religious subjects and portraits, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the ROHM name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Christoph Rohm (1638-1721), a German composer and organist known for his sacred choral works. He served as the court organist in Nuremberg and his compositions were widely performed in churches across Germany.

Another notable individual with the ROHM surname was Friedrich Rohm (1786-1864), a German politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the development of constitutional law in Bavaria. He served as a member of the Bavarian parliament and was instrumental in shaping the legal framework of the region during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, one of the most infamous individuals with the ROHM surname was Ernst Röhm (1887-1934), a German military officer and an early leader of the Nazi Party. He was the co-founder of the Sturmabteilung (SA), the paramilitary organization that played a crucial role in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime. However, he was later executed during the Night of the Long Knives in 1934.

While the ROHM surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was likely associated with individuals living near reed beds or marshlands in southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rohm

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

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

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