Explore the Family Name Lachmann
The meaning of Lachmann
1. South German: topographic name for someone who lived near a pond or lake, Middle High German lache + man ‘man’. 2. German: topographic name for someone who lived by the boundary of a parish or other administrative unit, from Middle High German lāche ‘boundary stone’. 3. German: variant of Lach. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lachman. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Dieter, Gerd, Heinz, Klaus, Reiner.
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How common is the last name Lachmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lachmann has seen a slight decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,643 in terms of common usage and dropped to 87,663 in 2010, indicating a 2.36% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Lachmann surname grew by 4.43%, from 203 people in 2000 to 212 in 2010. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decline of 12.5%, dropping from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #87,663 | -2.36% |
| Count | 203 | 212 | 4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lachmann
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lachmann, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this name identified as White, with a slight decrease from 92.61% in 2000 to 91.98% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also decreased by 4.07%, going from 2.46% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the Hispanic representation increased significantly, from 0% in 2000 to 4.25% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 91.98% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 2.36% | -4.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |