Explore the Family Name Atcher
The meaning of Atcher
English: variant of Hatcher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Atcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Atcher has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 72,332, marking a decline of 17.85 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also decreased, from 306 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, representing a reduction of 12.09 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Atcher per 100,000 fell from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating an 18.18 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #72,332 | -17.85% |
| Count | 306 | 269 | -12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atcher
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Atcher identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 87.25 percent in 2000 to 84.76 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year, and the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased slightly from 10.46 percent in 2000 to 11.15 percent in 2010. A new category appeared in 2010, with 2.97 percent of Atchers identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.25% | 84.76% | -2.85% |
| Black | 10.46% | 11.15% | 6.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |