Explore the Family Name Lachman
The meaning of Lachman
1. Altered form of German Lachmann. This form of the surname is also found in Czechia and Poland. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Lakhman, a variant of Nachman ‘consoler’. 3. Indian: from an Anglicized form of the personal name Lakshman, from Sanskrit lakṣmaṇa ‘one who has auspicious marks’ (see Lakshmanan). This surname is found mainly in South Africa, Suriname, and Guyana. It is apparently not used in India. Compare Latchman. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anil, Ajeet, Ishwar, Mohan, Parbatee, Parbatie, Prem, Rajdai, Rohan, Sumintra. Jewish Mort, Elkan, Gerson, Meyer, Tzvi.
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How common is the last name Lachman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lachman saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 17,282, which slipped to 18,137 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 4.95%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Lachman surname showed a small increase from 1,508 in 2000 to 1,535 in 2010, a change of 1.79%. The proportion per 100k, however, dropped by 7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,282 | #18,137 | -4.95% |
| Count | 1,508 | 1,535 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lachman
The ethnic identity associated with the Lachman surname also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of Lachmans identified as White (82.36% in 2000 and 77.98% in 2010), there was an increasing trend in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which jumped significantly by 68.46%, from 7.23% in 2000 to 12.18% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 39.73%. Interestingly, there were no Lachmans who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these categories represented 2.67% and 0.39% respectively. The share of Black Lachmans also increased slightly, from 2.65% to 3.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.36% | 77.98% | -5.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.23% | 12.18% | 68.46% |
| Two or More Races | 5.84% | 3.52% | -39.73% |
| Black | 2.65% | 3.26% | 23.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |