Explore the Family Name Baecker
The meaning of Baecker
German (mainly Bäcker): variant of Becker. Compare Backer. Some characteristic forenames: German Siegfried, Bodo, Gerhardt, Heinz, Horst, Kurt, Waltraud.
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How common is the last name Baecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baecker has seen a slight rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it moved up from being the 57,090th most popular surname to the 54,178th position, marking a 5.1% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 14.07%, from 334 in 2000 to 381 in 2010. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people increasing by 8.33%, indicating the growing prevalence of the Baecker surname in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #54,178 | 5.1% |
| Count | 334 | 381 | 14.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baecker
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Baecker, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those identifying as White make up the majority at 95.01% in 2010, experiencing a marginal decrease of 0.52% from 2000. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic increased notably by 60.56%, rising from 1.8% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010. However, there were no Baeckers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The category of "Two or more races" saw a decline, with 1.8% identifying in this category in 2000, but none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 95.01% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.89% | 60.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |