Explore the Family Name Bachrach
The meaning of Bachrach
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Bacharach. This surname is very rare in Germany. History: This is one of the old Ashkenazic surnames. In Eastern Europe, it was used by rabbinical families well before the mass adoption of surnames by local Jews at the turn of the 19th century. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Berthold, Fritzi, Kurt. Jewish Hillel, Shlomo, Sima, Yaakov, Yetta.
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How common is the last name Bachrach in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bachrach saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked at 33,782, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 32,994, representing a growth of 2.33%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing by 9.12% from 636 people in 2000 to 694 people in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Bachrach surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #32,994 | 2.33% |
| Count | 636 | 694 | 9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bachrach
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bachrach has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname, although their proportion decreased slightly from 95.91% in 2000 to 94.24% in 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both saw increases during this period. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders went up from 0.94% to 1.44%, while the percentage of Hispanics grew from 2.52% to 3.17%. Meanwhile, there were no changes in the percentages of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Intriguingly, the census records for 2010 show individuals identifying as two or more races, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 94.24% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.17% | 25.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 1.44% | 53.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |