Explore the Family Name Vacha
The meaning of Vacha
Czech (Vácha): from a pet form of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav). Some characteristic forenames: Czech Lubos, Bohumil.
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How common is the last name Vacha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vacha has seen minimal fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,999 and slightly dropped to 37,646 by 2010, marking a change of -1.75%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 568 in 2000 to 591 in 2010, growing by 4.05%. Nevertheless, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -4.76%, from 0.21 to 0.2 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #37,646 | -1.75% |
| Count | 568 | 591 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vacha
The ethnic identity associated with the Vacha surname also witnessed some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic grew significantly, with increases of 36.49% and 63.64% respectively. By contrast, the proportion of those who identified as White declined slightly by -1.34%, from 93.13% in 2000 to 91.88% in 2010. There was also a reduction in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, which fell by -25.32%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 91.88% | -1.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 2.88% | 36.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.88% | 63.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.18% | -25.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |