Explore the Family Name Dascher
The meaning of Dascher
South German: variant of Taschner ‘purse maker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dascher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Dascher' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Dascher' was ranked 62577 in terms of commonality amongst surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 67519, indicating a decline of 7.9%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 299 to 292 over this ten-year period, representing a decrease of 2.34%. The proportion of people named 'Dascher' per 100,000 also experienced a slight drop from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #67,519 | -7.9% |
| Count | 299 | 292 | -2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dascher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Dascher' according to the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority identifying as White, though there have been changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.66% of Daschers identified as White, which decreased to 92.12% in 2010. During that same period, no Daschers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose to 4.79%, and a small percentage (1.71%) began identifying as Hispanic in 2010. There were no individuals with the 'Dascher' surname who identified as Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 92.12% | -6.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |