Explore the Family Name Rach
The meaning of Rach
1. German: from Middle High German rach ‘rough, stiff’, a nickname for someone affected by hard work, or a topographic name from the same word in the sense ‘steep, rough’. 2. Czech, Polish, and Sorbian: from a pet form of the personal names beginning with Ra-, especially Slavic names such as Czech Radoslav, Polish and Sorbian Radosław (see Rada).
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How common is the last name Rach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rach has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Rach was ranked 31,339th in terms of popularity and had 699 individuals with that surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 33,280, a decrease of 6.19% and the count also decreased by 1.72% to 687 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people of the surname Rach also saw a decline of 11.54% from 0.26 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #33,280 | -6.19% |
| Count | 699 | 687 | -1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rach
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the same period also shows shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rach. A majority of those with the surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 96.14% in 2000 to 96.80% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races also increased, with the latter seeing a significant rise of 20.83%. On the other hand, there was a noticeable drop in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, from 1.43% to 0.73%, a decrease of 48.95%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Rach went down by 13.00%, while no change was noticed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 96.8% | 0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.87% | 20.83% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 0.87% | -13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.73% | 1.39% |
| Black | 1.43% | 0.73% | -48.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |