Explore the Family Name Bache
The meaning of Bache
1. German and English: variant of Bach 1, 3. 2. German: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Bartholomaeus (see Bach 6, Bartholomew). 3. East German: occupational name for a butcher from Middle High German bache ‘ham, smoked slab of bacon’. 4. French: from the feminine form of bac ‘tub, trough’ (see Bac). 5. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Bakke. History: New York merchant and US Postmaster General Richard Bache (1737–1811) was born in Settle in North Yorkshire. He came to New York in 1756, his brother Theophylact (a merchant) having arrived there in 1751. In 1767 he married Benjamin Franklin’s daughter Sarah.
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How common is the last name Bache in the United States?
The surname "Bache" was ranked 25,304 in popularity during the year 2000 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 26,171 spot, showing a decrease of about 3.43%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased slightly from 919 in 2000 to 935 in 2010, yielding a growth rate of 1.74%. The proportion of people named Bache per 100k fell by 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,304 | #26,171 | -3.43% |
| Count | 919 | 935 | 1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bache
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bache, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is most commonly found within the White demographic, which represented 90.53% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 90.05% in 2010. Despite previously having no representation, by 2010, both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black demographics began associating with the name, comprising 0.64% and 1.07% respectively. The proportion of those identifying as Two or More Races also saw an increase of 81.54%, while the Hispanic demographic showed a modest increase of 4.23%. There was a significant decrease (-44.40%) in the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing the Bache surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 90.05% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 5.44% | 5.67% | 4.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.5% | 1.39% | -44.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.18% | 81.54% |
| Black | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |