Explore the Family Name Achey
The meaning of Achey
Americanized form of French or French Canadian Haché (see Hache 1) or of its altered form Hachey. Compare Achee and Ashey. History: Bearers of the surname Achey trace their origin to Michel Haché dit Gallant from QC (see Hache).
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How common is the last name Achey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Achey has seen a decrease in the past decade. In 2000, Achey was ranked 27,562 and by 2010, it dropped to 34,149, indicating a decline of 23.9%. Correspondingly, the count of people with the Achey surname also saw a drop from 823 individuals in 2000 to 665 in 2010, marking a decrease by 19.2%. The proportion of people named Achey per 100,000 also decreased by 25.81%, moving from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #34,149 | -23.9% |
| Count | 823 | 665 | -19.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.23 | -25.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Achey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Achey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as white. The percentage of people with this surname who identified as white was 98.06% in 2000 and remained nearly the same in 2010 at 98.05%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian or Alaskan Native communities in either census year. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, which was not previously present in 2000, accounting for 0.90% of the Achey population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 98.05% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |