Explore the Family Name Tuchscherer
The meaning of Tuchscherer
German: occupational name for a cloth shearer (after the dyeing process), from Middle High German tuoch ‘cloth’ + an agent derivative of schern ‘to cut, shear’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Gerd, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Tuchscherer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tuchscherer saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,130th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to 55,505th. This represents a 4.52% increase in rank over the decade. The number of people bearing the surname also grew from 327 to 370, an increase of 13.15%. Likewise, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #55,505 | 4.52% |
| Count | 327 | 370 | 13.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuchscherer
In the same period, the ethnic identity associated with this surname also shifted slightly. The data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Tuchscherer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased from 96.02% to 94.59%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 1.62% in 2010 from none in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races showed a minor increase from 2.14% to 2.16%. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 94.59% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 2.16% | 0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |