Explore the Family Name Kach
The meaning of Kach
1. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German kach ‘pillory’, probably for someone whose house was situated near a punishing post or who was involved with work related to it. 2. Americanized form of Czech Káč: nickname from káča ‘duck’. Compare Katch. 3. Americanized form of Slovenian Kač: nickname from dialect kač ‘snake’, perhaps denoting a malicious person. Compare Katch.
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How common is the last name Kach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kach has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked 62,961 in 2000, it fell to 67,318 by 2010, representing a 6.92% decrease. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 297 to 293 during this time period, an overall drop of 1.35%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Kach per 100,000 residents declined by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #67,318 | -6.92% |
| Count | 297 | 293 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kach
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kach has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, who carried this surname, dropped to zero by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races increased, however, from zero to 3.75%. The majority of individuals with the Kach surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 91.58% to 92.15% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 2.36% to 2.05%. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 92.15% | 0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.05% | -13.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |