Explore the Family Name Sachen
The meaning of Sachen
German: probably from a placename Sachenbach in southern Germany, the first part of which is from Old High German saher ‘reed grass’ or ‘swamp’.
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How common is the last name Sachen in the United States?
The surname Sachen, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, was more popular in the year 2000 than in 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 84,631st and by 2010, it slid down to the 92,719th spot, indicating a decline of 9.56%. The count of individuals having this surname also decreased from 206 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, which is a drop of 3.88%. This change caused a proportion per 100,000 decrease of 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #92,719 | -9.56% |
| Count | 206 | 198 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sachen
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sachen, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with this name identify as White. However, there was a significant decrease in this demographic from 94.66% in 2000 to 89.39% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 4.37% to 7.58%. It's important to note that there were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics for this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 89.39% | -5.57% |
| Hispanic | 4.37% | 7.58% | 73.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |