Explore the Family Name Sarchet
The meaning of Sarchet
French (mainly Manche): from Old French sarchet ‘spud, weeding hoe’, a nickname for someone who made or used such an implement. This surname is rare in France.
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How common is the last name Sarchet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sarchet" saw a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname's rank was 37,938, which slightly improved to 37,735 by 2010. This represents a modest growth rate of 0.54%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 550 in 2000 to 589 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 7.09%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with the Sarchet surname per 100,000 people remained static at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #37,735 | 0.54% |
| Count | 550 | 589 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarchet
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname "Sarchet" mostly identify as White, with 94.55% in 2000 and 93.72% in 2010. There is a small representation of Hispanic ethnicity which rose from 2.00% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.55% to 2.21% over the same period. Notably, there was a new identification with the Black ethnic group in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 93.72% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.89% | 44.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 2.21% | -13.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |