Explore the Family Name Dach
The meaning of Dach
German: topographic name from Middle High German dahe, tahe ‘mud, clay’, for a settler on clayey soil or occupational name for someone working with clay, or for a roofer.
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How common is the last name Dach in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dach ranks 58,604 in terms of popularity as of 2010, a slight drop from its 2000 rank of 57,705. This represents a decrease of 1.56%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Dach surname increased by 4.85% from 330 in 2000 to 346 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12, indicating that although the total number of people named Dach has increased, it did not grow significantly compared to the overall U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #58,604 | -1.56% |
| Count | 330 | 346 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dach
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority of individuals with the Dach surname identify as White, at a rate of 91.91% in 2010, down slightly by 0.23% from 2000. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, rising from 4.85% in 2000 to 5.49% in 2010, a change of 13.20%. In 2010, there was a small percentage (1.45%) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't present in 2000. The Black identity category decreased to no representation in 2010 from 1.52% in 2000. There were no reported individuals who identified as having two or more ethnicities or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 91.91% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 4.85% | 5.49% | 13.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |