Explore the Family Name Lachat
The meaning of Lachat
French: habitational name from Lachat or L’Achat, names of several places mainly in the southern part of France (e.g. in Savoie and Haute-Savoie). Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Remy.
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How common is the last name Lachat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lachat experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping by 4.08% in rank from 59,916 to 62,359. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Lachat surname actually increased slightly by 1.9%, from 315 in 2000 to 321 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Lachat surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #62,359 | -4.08% |
| Count | 315 | 321 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lachat
When examining ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Lachat surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease of 1.87% over this period, from 99.05% to 97.2%. In 2010, the census recorded for the first time individuals with the Lachat surname identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 2.80% of the total. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 97.2% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.8% | 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% |