Explore the Family Name Bachert
The meaning of Bachert
German: variant of Bacher 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Gerd, Gerhard, Manfred, Volkert.
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How common is the last name Bachert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bachert increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26191 and escalated to 26025 by 2010, a relative change of 0.63%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 878 in 2000 to 942 in 2010, representing a 7.29% increase. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,191 | #26,025 | 0.63% |
| Count | 878 | 942 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bachert
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Bachert shows a shift over the decade. In 2000, 96.01% of individuals identified as White, which slightly dropped to 94.80% by 2010. People identifying as Hispanic comprised 2.51% of the group in 2000, decreasing marginally to 2.44% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.68% to 1.49%. While there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 0.74% of individuals carrying the Bachert surname identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.8% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.44% | -2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.49% | 119.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |