Explore the Family Name Gaucher
The meaning of Gaucher
French: 1. from the ancient Germanic personal name Walhari, composed of the elements walh ‘stranger’ and hari ‘army’. 2. nickname from Old French gaucher ‘left-handed’. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Armand, Francoise, Jacques, Laurette, Lucien, Philippe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaucher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaucher saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gaucher ranked 40,761 amongst all surnames but dropped to 46,725 by 2010, a decline of approximately 14.63%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 505 in 2000 to 455 in 2010, marking a reduction of nearly 9.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gaucher per 100,000 members of the population fell by 21.05% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #46,725 | -14.63% |
| Count | 505 | 455 | -9.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaucher
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Gaucher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of about 2.74%. Those identifying as Black or African American also experienced a minor drop in percentage. Interestingly, in 2010, the Gaucher surname appeared among those identifying as Hispanic and those claiming two or more races, while it had not been present in these categories in the 2000 census. It should be noted that no individuals with the Gaucher surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 94.95% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.54% | -2.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |