Explore the Family Name Lachner
The meaning of Lachner
German: 1. occupational name for a physician, Middle High German lāchenære ‘magician, healer’ (compare English Leach). 2. topographic name for someone who lived by a pond or lake, from Middle High German lache. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Lachner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lachner has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 59,611, but by 2010, it had dropped to 63,873, reflecting a 7.15% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 317 to 312, a modest 1.58% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of Lachners per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #63,873 | -7.15% |
| Count | 317 | 312 | -1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lachner
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lachner, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the majority identify as White, though the percentage has slightly decreased from 94.64% in 2000 to 91.35% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.89% to 6.09%. The category of "Two or more races" saw an introduction in 2010, accounting for 1.92% of Lachners. Meanwhile, counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at zero, and there was a complete disappearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Lachner surname by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 91.35% | -3.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 6.09% | 222.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.84% | 0% | 0% |