Explore the Family Name Jachim
The meaning of Jachim
German, Polish, and Jewish: variant of Joachim. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Wieslawa, Witold.
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How common is the last name Jachim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jachim decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Jachim ranked as the 42,134th most popular surname and fell to 44,576th in 2010, a decrease of 5.8%. The frequency of this surname also dropped slightly, with 485 instances recorded in 2000 and 482 in 2010, marking a modest decline of 0.62%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals similarly lessened by 11.11%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #44,576 | -5.8% |
| Count | 485 | 482 | -0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jachim
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority of individuals with the Jachim surname identify as White, even though there was a slight decline of 2.17% from 96.91% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 1.03% to 1.24% and a new appearance of those identifying as Hispanic at 1.45% in 2010. Notably, there was also the emergence of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, which rose to 1.87% in 2010. However, the percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.81% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 1.24% | 20.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |