Explore the Family Name Bachtel
The meaning of Bachtel
1. Americanized form of German Bechtel. 2. South German (Bächtel): very rare variant of Bechtel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bachtel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bachtel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank slipped from 28,489 in 2000 to 32,632 in 2010, a change of -14.54%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, dropping from 788 in 2000 to 704 in 2010, a decrease of -10.66%. This resulted in the proportion of people named Bachtel per 100,000 population falling by -17.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #32,632 | -14.54% |
| Count | 788 | 704 | -10.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bachtel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bachtel. In 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority identified as White, though this percentage dipped slightly, from 96.07% in 2000 to 95.45% in 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of those with the Bachtel surname who identified as Hispanic or as being of two or more races saw an increase from 1.40% to 1.70%, reflecting a change of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 95.45% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.7% | 21.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.7% | 21.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |