Explore the Family Name Bachant
The meaning of Bachant
French: variant of Bachand and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Bachant has died out in France. History: Bearers of the surname Bachant are descendants of Nicolas Bachand dit Vertefeuille from France (see Bachand).
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How common is the last name Bachant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bachant has consistently maintained a level of popularity in the United States. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 129,619 in terms of its prevalence. Ten years later in 2010, despite a slight decrease by 1.36 percent, it moved to the rank of 131,379. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 121 to 129 during the same period, indicating a growth of 6.61 percent. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,619 | #131,379 | -1.36% |
| Count | 121 | 129 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bachant
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bachant identify as White. In 2000, about 95.87 percent identified themselves under this ethnic identity and this number slightly increased to 96.90 percent by 2010. No significant change was recorded for other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all these categories remaining at zero through both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 96.9% | 1.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |