Explore the Family Name Majcher
The meaning of Majcher
Polish: from the personal name Majcher, a vernacular form of Melchior (from Hebrew melech ‘king’ + or ‘light, splendor’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grzegorz, Bronislaw, Danuta, Dorota, Janina, Ryszard, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Zbigniew, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Majcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Majcher has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 38,079th in 2000 and rose to 36,900th in 2010, reflecting a change of 3.1%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 547 to 605, an increase of 10.6%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 5.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #36,900 | 3.1% |
| Count | 547 | 605 | 10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majcher
The ethnicity associated with the surname Majcher is predominantly white, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.17% of the Majchers identified as white, slightly declining to 97.69% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010, which represents a 20% change. However, there was no reported change across the Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 97.69% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.32% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |