There are
1350
Dahns in the USA
Dahn is the
19896th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dahn

HermannDahn

Hermann Dahn was a German jurist and historian known for his work on Roman law and legal scholarship.

JohannFriedrich

Johann Friedrich Ludwig Dahn was a German historian, poet, and novelist, known for his historical novels set during the Germanic migrations of the Early Middle Ages.

GastonDahan

Gaston Dahan was a French film editor and director known for his work in the French New Wave movement.

WilhelmDahn

Wilhelm Dahn was a German mathematician known for his contributions to the field of functional analysis.

WilliamDahn

William Dahn is an American actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Dallas,' where he portrayed the character Jack Ewing.

MariaDahn

Maria Dahn is a Chilean fashion designer known for her eponymous luxury clothing brand.

EricDahn

Eric Dahn is a composer and music professor at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio.

HenryDahn

Henry Dahn was an African-American civil rights activist who played a significant role in the desegregation of schools in the United States.

CynthiaDahn

Cynthia Dahn is an American artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media artworks.

PeterDahn

Peter Dahn is a German footballer who played as a midfielder for various professional clubs in Germany.

Dahn Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Dahn' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'dane,' meaning 'servant' or 'vassal.' It may have originally been a occupational surname for someone who worked as a servant or in a vassal-like role.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Dahn' is primarily found in Germany, especially in the states of Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate, and North Rhine-Westphalia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Dahn' include 'Dahne,' 'Dan,' 'Danna,' 'Dahnke,' 'Dahnert,' 'Dahnke,' 'Dany,' 'Daane,' 'Duane,' and 'Dehn.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Dahn,' particularly from Germany to other countries, including the United States and Canada.