Explore the Family Name Bacheller
The meaning of Bacheller
Altered form of English Batcheller. Compare Bachelder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bacheller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bacheller has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 65,862nd in popularity and dropped to 72,771st in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.49%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also declined slightly during this period, with a count of 281 in 2000 decreasing to 267 by 2010 – a drop of 4.98%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bacheller per 100k people also dropped by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #72,771 | -10.49% |
| Count | 281 | 267 | -4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bacheller
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Bacheller surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly seen within the White community. In 2000, 95.37% of those with this surname identified as White, which dropped marginally to 95.13% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small representation among those identifying with two or more races. This group saw a slight increase from 1.78% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic went from 1.78% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 95.13% | -0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.87% | 5.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |