Explore the Family Name Koecher
The meaning of Koecher
German (Köcher): from Middle High German kocher ‘container, quiver, pouch’, presumably a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such objects or possibly for an archer, fisherman, etc.
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How common is the last name Koecher in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Koecher saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 74,957 to 76,275, a change of -1.76%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.0% during the same period, from 240 to 252. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #76,275 | -1.76% |
| Count | 240 | 252 | 5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koecher
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the surname Koecher identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.92% to 97.22%. Additionally, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic identification within this group over the decade, increasing from 0 to 2.38%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 97.22% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |