Explore the Family Name Lacher
The meaning of Lacher
German: topographic name for someone living in a muddy place or near a pond, from Middle High German lache ‘pond, lake’ + the locative suffx -er. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Ewald, Heinz, Kurt, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Lacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lacher has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lacher was ranked as the 15,861st most popular surname; by 2010, it had dropped to the 16,475th position, representing a decrease of 3.87%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,684 in 2000 to 1,744 in 2010, an increase of 3.56%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a small decrease, going from 0.62 to 0.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,861 | #16,475 | -3.87% |
| Count | 1,684 | 1,744 | 3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacher
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Lacher surname identified as White (93.82% in 2000 and 94.50% in 2010), there were drops in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Specifically, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.48% to 0.29%, Black from 0.48% to 0.40%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.72% to 1.26%. Conversely, those reporting two or more races slightly increased from 1.43% to 1.49%, and the proportion of Hispanic remained fairly stable, decreasing marginally from 2.08% to 2.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 94.5% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.06% | -0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.49% | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 1.26% | -26.74% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0.4% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.29% | -39.58% |