Explore the Family Name Datcher
The meaning of Datcher
Possibly an altered form of German Detscher, a nickname for a fat person from Detsch ‘soft baked goods’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Datcher in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Datcher, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,659 and by 2010, it had slipped to 60,196, reflecting a decrease of 12.18%. During this period, the count of individuals bearing the Datcher name also fell from 361 to 335, marking a 7.2% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also showed a downturn from 0.13 to 0.11, which represents a 15.38% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #60,196 | -12.18% |
| Count | 361 | 335 | -7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Datcher
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Datcher surname identify as Black. This group represented 93.35% of the total in 2000, but slightly decreased to 91.94% by 2010. The second largest ethnic identity among the Datchers is those who identify with two or more races, although their percentage dropped from 3.32% to 2.99% over the same period. Interestingly, the proportion of White Datchers rose by 47.75%, increasing from 2.22% to 3.28%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among individuals with this surname appeared in 2010 at 1.49%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.35% | 91.94% | -1.51% |
| White | 2.22% | 3.28% | 47.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 2.99% | -9.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |