Explore the Family Name Korach
The meaning of Korach
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Hebrew korach ‘bookbinder’. 2. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Korać (see Korac). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shlomo, Yosef. Serbian or Croatian Dmitar, Milovan.
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How common is the last name Korach in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Korach has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Korach ranked 77,222 in popularity with 231 individuals carrying the name, representing about 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 86,314, and the count fell to 216 individuals, marking a decrease of approximately 6.49 percent. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 22.22 percent, indicating a lower prevalence of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #86,314 | -11.77% |
| Count | 231 | 216 | -6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korach
Regarding ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, virtually all individuals with the surname Korach identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals carrying the Korach surname was 97.40 in 2000, which saw a minor decrease to 97.22 in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 97.22% | -0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |