Explore the Family Name Ackeret
The meaning of Ackeret
Swiss German: probably a variant of Ackert. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottlieb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ackeret in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ackeret saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 82,019 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up to 80,419, reflecting a 1.95% change. The number of individuals with this last name also rose from 214 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, marking a growth of 10.28%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people named Ackeret per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #80,419 | 1.95% |
| Count | 214 | 236 | 10.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ackeret
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ackeret. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, from 96.26% in 2000 to 93.64% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows a small percentage (2.12%) of individuals with the Ackeret surname identifying with two or more races, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data at all.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 93.64% | -2.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |