Explore the Family Name Bachofer
The meaning of Bachofer
German: topographic name for a farmer living by a stream (see Bach and Hofer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bachofer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bachofer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 112,967th most common surname but slid to the 125,282nd spot in 2010, a decrease of 10.9%. The number of people bearing this surname also fell slightly from 144 in 2000 to 137 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.86%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #125,282 | -10.9% |
| Count | 144 | 137 | -4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bachofer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bachofer predominantly falls under White ethnicity as observed from the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2000, 97.22% of individuals with this surname were identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 95.62% by 2010. No significant changes were noted in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.62% | -1.65% |
| 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% |