Explore the Family Name Drachman
The meaning of Drachman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Drach. 2. Americanized form of Danish Drachmann: nickname from Low German Drake ‘dragon’ + -mann ‘man’ (compare Drach). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Pincus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drachman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drachman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 93,006 in terms of popularity but fell to 103,655 by 2010, representing an 11.45% drop. The number of individuals bearing this name also declined from 183 to 173 during the same period, marking a 5.46% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Drachman per 100,000 members of the population also dropped by 14.29% from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #103,655 | -11.45% |
| Count | 183 | 173 | -5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drachman
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Drachman surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.90% in 2000 to 91.91% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 7.10% to 7.51% over the same period. There were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 91.91% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 7.51% | 5.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |