Explore the Family Name Joachim
The meaning of Joachim
French, Haitian, German, English, and Jewish: from the personal name Joachim, Hebrew Yoyakim ‘God has granted (a son)’, which occurs in the Bible (Nehemiah 12:10) and was also borne, according to medieval legend, by the father of the Virgin Mary. See also Yoakum, compare Jachim, Jochem, Jochim, Jochum. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Pierre, Colette, Etienne, Herve, Jean Claude, Serge, Yva. German Kurt, Erwin, Gernot, Heinrich, Otto, Ralf, Siegbert.
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How common is the last name Joachim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Joachim in the United States has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 13,658th and by 2010, it moved up the rank to 12,856 - a positive growth rate of 5.87%. Corresponding with this increase in rank, the count of individuals carrying the surname also rose 17.57% from 2,037 in 2000 to 2,395 in 2010. Additionally, there was a 6.58% rise in the proportion per 100k people bearing the Joachim surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,658 | #12,856 | 5.87% |
| Count | 2,037 | 2,395 | 17.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.81 | 6.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joachim
In terms of the ethnic identity breakdown associated with the Joachim surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes over the 2000-2010 period. The percentage of White individuals with this surname declined by 14.89%, from 66.96% in 2000 to 56.99% in 2010. Conversely, there were increases within the Black and Hispanic communities, with a 33.06% rise in the number of Black Joachims and a 53.35% increase among Hispanics. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Joachim surname were not reported in 2010. The population of Joachims identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, experiencing a slight decrease of 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.96% | 56.99% | -14.89% |
| Black | 24.35% | 32.4% | 33.06% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 6.18% | 53.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.38% | -1.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |