Explore the Family Name Achord
The meaning of Achord
Variant of Acord, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Achord in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Achord had a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Achord held the rank of 33,090, slipping to 33,530 by 2010, a decrease of 1.33%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased from 652 to 680 during the same period, marking a growth of 4.29%. The proportion of people named Achord per 100k also slightly dropped by 4.17%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #33,530 | -1.33% |
| Count | 652 | 680 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Achord
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Achord surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.01% in 2000 to 95.00% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic grew significantly over the decade, increasing by 47.93% from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also showed an increase of 21.89% from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within the Achord surname population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 95% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.5% | 47.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.06% | 21.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |