Explore the Family Name Bachmeier
The meaning of Bachmeier
German: from Middle High German bach ‘stream’ + meier ‘steward, tenant farmer’ (see Mayer), denoting a farmer whose farm lay beside a stream. Some characteristic forenames: German Florian, Hans, Heinrich, Kurt, Mathias, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bachmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bachmeier has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,942 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 19,796. This is an overall increase of 0.73 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased from 1,246 in 2000 to 1,359 in 2010, showing a growth of 9.07 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no significant change, remaining steady at 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,942 | #19,796 | 0.73% |
| Count | 1,246 | 1,359 | 9.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bachmeier
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Bachmeier as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census data, it can be seen that the majority identified as White, at 96.07 percent in 2000 and 94.48 percent in 2010. Although this represents a small decrease of 1.66 percent, it indicates that the Bachmeier surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. Interestingly, there was a 56.62 percent increase in individuals who identify as Hispanic, from 1.36 percent in 2000 to 2.13 percent in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native doubled from 0.48 percent in 2000 to 0.96 percent in 2010. The percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained unchanged, while those identifying as being of two or more races slightly decreased by 3.73 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.48% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.13% | 56.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.55% | -3.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.96% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |