How common is the Dahm surname?

There are approximately 2,100 people with the surname Dahm in the United States.

Are there Dahm soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 23 soldiers with the Dahm surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Dahm means "Possibly derived from a place name or related to 'dam' (a water barrier).". It is of German/Scandinavian origin.

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Possibly derived from a place name or related to 'dam' (a water barrier).

May derive from German or Scandinavian 'damm' (dam) or be a shortened form of a longer surname. The exact origin requires further research.

A short German or Scandinavian surname of uncertain origin. It may relate to topographic features or be a diminutive form.

Estimated 2,100 bearers in the United States #2,761 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany, Scandinavia, and among immigrant communities in North America.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

23 soldiers with the Dahm surname found in Civil War records.

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