Explore the Family Name Hachey
The meaning of Hachey
Altered form of French or French Canadian Haché (see Hache 1). Compare Achey. History: Bearers of the surname Hachey trace their origin to Michel Haché dit Gallant from QC (see Hache). Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Celina, Emile, Fernande, Napoleon, Placide, Romain.
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How common is the last name Hachey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hachey has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hachey ranked 26,493 on the list of most common surnames and fell to rank 28,100 in 2010, representing a change of -6.07%. The count of individuals with the Hachey surname also declined from 866 in 2000 to 852 in 2010, a decrease of -1.62%. The proportion of the Hachey surname per 100,000 people saw a decline of -9.38% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #28,100 | -6.07% |
| Count | 866 | 852 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hachey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Hachey identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 97.23% to 94.48%. Over the same decade, there was a notable increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0% to 2.46%. Interestingly, despite no reported Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Hachey surname in 2000, by 2010, 0.82% identified as such. The percentage of those reporting two or more races decreased slightly from 1.62% to 1.41%. No individuals with the Hachey surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 94.48% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.41% | -12.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |