Explore the Family Name Bichard
The meaning of Bichard
French and Channel Islands: 1. nickname from Old French bichard ‘fawn, young fallow deer’. As the Old French word was also used to denote a measure of grain, a nickname for a grain dealer is possible. 2. from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements bic (respelling of bek, a borrowing of Latin beccus ‘beak’) + hard ‘hardy, strong’. Compare German Bickhart.
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How common is the last name Bichard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bichard decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Bichard was ranked as the 122,534th most popular surname with 130 occurrences, translating to a proportion of 0.05 per 100,000 people. However, in the 2010 census, its rank dropped to 146,201 and the count declined to 113, which is a decrease of 13.08 percent in absolute numbers and a reduction in the proportion to 0.04 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #146,201 | -19.31% |
| Count | 130 | 113 | -13.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bichard
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data for the ethnicity associated with the surname Bichard. In 2000, the vast majority, 96.15 percent, of those with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 94.69 percent, reflecting a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname. However, it's significant to note that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.69% | -1.52% |
| 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% |