Explore the Family Name Drach
The meaning of Drach
1. German: from Middle High German trache, drache ‘dragon’, hence probably a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a dragon, or a nickname for someone with a fierce or fiery temperament. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of 1. 3. Polish: possibly of German origin (see 1 above). 4. Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Drač: nickname or topographic name from drač ‘thorn bushes’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hersz, Naum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Drach" saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked as the 38,395th most common surname in 2000, it dropped to 52,619th place by 2010 — a decrease of approximately 37 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade, from 542 to 394, experiencing a fall of roughly 27 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #52,619 | -37.05% |
| Count | 542 | 394 | -27.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.13 | -35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drach
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Drach". In 2000, over 96 percent of those with the Drach surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this had decreased slightly to just above 94 percent. A slight increase was noted in the Hispanic population carrying this surname, rising from nearly 3 percent to just under 4 percent. Additionally, the census recorded the name among the Black population for the first time in 2010, though the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations reported no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 94.16% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 3.81% | 29.15% |
| Black | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |