Explore the Family Name Bachand
The meaning of Bachand
French: possibly a habitational name from Bachant, a place in Nord. The surname Bachand has died out in France. Compare Bachan, Bachant, Bashant, and Bashaw. History: Nicolas Bachand dit Vertefeuille from France is documented in Boucherville, QC, in 1692, when he married Anne Lamoureux. His descendants also bear altered forms (or a variant) of the surname, such as Bachan(t), Bashant, and Bashaw, and also the surname Vertefeuille. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Normand, Gaston, Emile, Fernand, Jacques, Laurent, Onezime.
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How common is the last name Bachand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bachand saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname held the rank of 15,942; however, by 2010, it had slipped to the rank of 16,362, marking a decrease in popularity of 2.63%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,674 in 2000 to 1,760 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.14%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell slightly from 0.62 to 0.6 during this period, showing a decrease of 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,942 | #16,362 | -2.63% |
| Count | 1,674 | 1,760 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.6 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bachand
As for ethnicity, the distribution of the surname Bachand saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White at 96.24%, but this number dropped slightly to 94.6% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a growth of 16.76% in the same period. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was relatively low in both years, although there were slight increases reported. The category for those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, moving from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 94.6% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.16% | 16.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.31% | 28.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.74% | 54.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |