Explore the Family Name Gach
The meaning of Gach
1. German: from Middle High German gāch ‘fast, rash’; probably a nickname for an impetuous man. 2. Polish: from a pet form of various personal names beginning with Ga-, such as Gabriel or Gaweł (see Gawel).
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How common is the last name Gach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gach' has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 34,799 in terms of popularity and this number slightly increased to 36,630 by 2010, indicating a -5.26% change in rank. The count of people with the Gach surname also decreased marginally from 614 to 610, representing a -0.65% change. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by -8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #36,630 | -5.26% |
| Count | 614 | 610 | -0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gach
When considering ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Gach surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained virtually unchanged (0.81% to 0.82%), while there was a significant drop in those reporting two or more races from 3.09% to 1.31%. The majority of individuals with the Gach surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 89.58% to 84.75%. There were no Gach surname holders who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.98% identified as Hispanic. Those identifying as Black saw a substantial increase, going from 6.03% in 2000 to 12.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.58% | 84.75% | -5.39% |
| Black | 6.03% | 12.13% | 101.16% |
| Two or More Races | 3.09% | 1.31% | -57.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.82% | 1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |