Explore the Family Name Recher
The meaning of Recher
South German: 1. occupational name for a rake maker or for someone who worked with a rake, Middle High German rechen. 2. habitational name for someone from Rech, near Remagen, Rhineland. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Recher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Recher has declined over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 61,713th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 76,029th place, marking a decrease of 23.2%. The number of people with the Recher surname also decreased during this period, from 304 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 16.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.11 to 0.09, representing an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #76,029 | -23.2% |
| Count | 304 | 253 | -16.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Recher
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Recher surname are predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 97.04% of those with this last name identified as White, and this figure slightly dropped to 96.44% by 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities. There were no recorded instances of Recher being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.44% | -0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |