Explore the Family Name Achee
The meaning of Achee
Variant of Achey, a surname of French origin (see Hache 1). History: Bearers of the surname Achey trace their origin to Michel Haché dit Gallant from QC (see Hache). Some characteristic forenames: French Achille, Charlet, Emile, Henri.
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How common is the last name Achee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Achee" witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 38,644, which dropped to 39,960 by 2010, indicating a decline of 3.41%. However, its count saw a minute increase from 538 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.04%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 5% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #39,960 | -3.41% |
| Count | 538 | 549 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Achee
Shifting focus to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the most significant proportion of individuals with the Achee surname identified as White, despite experiencing a slight decrease from 93.68% in 2000 to 91.07% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases over the decade, growing by 56.99% and 35.54% respectively. Interestingly, the category of two or more races was only recorded in 2010, accounting for 2.37% of individuals with the Achee surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 91.07% | -2.79% |
| Black | 2.42% | 3.28% | 35.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.46% | 56.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |