Explore the Family Name Paschen
The meaning of Paschen
German: variant of Paasch 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paschen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paschen saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked as the 47,575th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 54,864th position, representing a significant decline of 15.32%. The overall count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 419 to 375 during this period, reflecting a drop of 10.5%. This resulted in a proportion per 100,000 people falling from 0.16 in 2000 to just 0.13 in 2010, a decrease of 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #54,864 | -15.32% |
| Count | 419 | 375 | -10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paschen
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Paschen identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group between 2000 and 2010, from 96.42% to 93.33%. The ethnic identity that saw the most significant increase during this time was Hispanic, rising from 1.19% to 3.20%, marking an impressive increase of 168.91%. A smaller, though still notable, increase occurred among those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.43% to 1.87%. No change was reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 93.33% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 3.2% | 168.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.87% | 30.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |