Explore the Family Name Parcher
The meaning of Parcher
Probably an altered form of German Bartscher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Parcher has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Parcher name was ranked 31,817th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 43,811th slot, equating to a -37.7% change. The overall count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 686 to 492 during the decade, marking a -28.28% shift. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -32.0%, going from 0.25 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #43,811 | -37.7% |
| Count | 686 | 492 | -28.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.17 | -32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parcher
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Parcher as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some noticeable changes over the same decade. In 2000, 94.31% of Parchers identified as white, which slightly decreased to 90.24% in 2010. This ten-year period saw a notable increase in both the Hispanic and Black populations bearing the Parcher name, with the former growing from 1.17% to 3.66% (a 212.82% increase), and the latter moving from 2.62% to 5.08% (a 93.89% growth). On the other hand, there were no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native Parchers recorded in either year, and those identifying with two or more races went from 1.46% in 2000 down to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 90.24% | -4.32% |
| Black | 2.62% | 5.08% | 93.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 3.66% | 212.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |