Explore the Family Name Katcher
The meaning of Katcher
Americanized form of Czech Kačer or Slovak Káčer (see Kacer), and of Polish, Rusyn (from Poland), and Jewish (from Poland) Kaczor, all meaning ‘drake, male duck’.
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How common is the last name Katcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Katcher has seen a decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 33,471 but dropped to 36,695 by 2010, showing a change of -9.63%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 643 to 609, marking a decline of 5.29%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Katcher per 100,000 decreased by 12.5%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #36,695 | -9.63% |
| Count | 643 | 609 | -5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katcher
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Katcher, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded bearers of the name who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Individuals identifying with two or more races declined by 41.43%, from 1.40% in 2000 to 0.82% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority at 96.27% in 2000, though this figure slightly dropped to 94.42% by 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals with the surname Katcher identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 84.49%, rising from 1.87% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.42% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.45% | 84.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0.82% | -41.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |