Explore the Family Name Achorn
The meaning of Achorn
German: topographic name from Middle High German ahorn ‘maple tree’ for someone who lived by a prominent maple tree.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Achorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Achorn saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Achorn ranked 47,735th in terms of commonality and this rank fell to 51,396th in 2010, marking a decline of 7.67%. The number of individuals with the Achorn surname also decreased slightly during this time period, going from 417 people in 2000 to 405 people in 2010, a drop of 2.88%. The proportion of Achorns per 100,000 people dropped by 6.67% from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #51,396 | -7.67% |
| Count | 417 | 405 | -2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Achorn
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Achorn surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.84% identified as White and this increased slightly to 98.02% in 2010. There was a very small percentage (1.44%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this category was not represented in the 2010 census data. No Achorns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 98.02% | 0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |