Explore the Family Name Kaucher
The meaning of Kaucher
German: nickname for an asthmatic or someone habitually out of breath, from an agent derivative of Middle High German kūchen ‘to breathe (heavily), to wheeze’. Compare Cowher. History: Jacob and Michael Kaucher emigrated on the Phoenix in 1751, citizens of Göbrichen near Pforzheim (near Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans.
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How common is the last name Kaucher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaucher saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 49,563 to 58,604 during this period, representing a change of -18.24%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also fell from 398 to 346, marking a decline of -13.07%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people was reduced by 20%, dropping from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #58,604 | -18.24% |
| Count | 398 | 346 | -13.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaucher
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts within the Kaucher demographic over the same ten year span. In 2000, 93.47% of individuals with the Kaucher surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 93.93% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 26.14%, from 3.52% to 2.60%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased entirely, dropping from 1.76% to 0%. Conversely, those identifying as Black or having two or more races appeared in 2010, with 1.45% and 1.73% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 93.93% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 2.6% | -26.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |