Explore the Family Name Radach
The meaning of Radach
1. German: from a short form of any of various Slavic personal names based on Old Slavic radъ ‘merry, glad’ (see Rada 1). 2. Americanized form of Czech Radáč: from a pet form of a personal name containing the Slavic element rad ‘merry, glad’ (see Rada 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Otto, Waltraut.
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How common is the last name Radach in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Radach shifted in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,936th most popular surname, while in 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 74,375th place, reflecting a decrease of 9.48 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 271 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, marking a reduction of 4.06 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Radach surname per 100,000 decreased by 10 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #74,375 | -9.48% |
| Count | 271 | 260 | -4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radach
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.2 percent of those carrying the Radach surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.62 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 2.95 percent in 2000 to no data available in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as being of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, jumping from 1.85 percent in 2000 to 3.85 percent in 2010, a change of 108.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.62% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.85% | 108.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |