Explore the Family Name Lengacher
The meaning of Lengacher
Swiss German: topographic name for a farmer who cultivated or lived by a long field, from Middle High German lang ‘long’ + ecker, egger ‘field, acre’.
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How common is the last name Lengacher in the United States?
The surname Lengacher has seen a rise in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Lengacher was ranked as the 21,004th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to become the 18,106th most common name, marking an increase of 13.8%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased significantly from 1,166 in 2000 to 1,538 in 2010, a rise of 31.9%. The proportion of people with the Lengacher surname per 100,000 individuals rose by 20.93% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,004 | #18,106 | 13.8% |
| Count | 1,166 | 1,538 | 31.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.52 | 20.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lengacher
Ethnic identity associated with the Lengacher surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 98.54% in 2000 and slightly less at 98.44% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races held this surname, although their representation decreased by 58.51% between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native holding the Lengacher surname in either census year. Additionally, both Hispanic and Black communities saw a slight emergence of the Lengacher surname in 2010, as they were unrepresented in 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 98.44% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0.39% | -58.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |