Explore the Family Name Zacherl
The meaning of Zacherl
South German: from a pet form of Zacher.
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How common is the last name Zacherl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zacherl has witnessed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 55,971, while in 2010, it had dropped to the 61,585th position - a change of -10.03%. The number of people recorded with this surname also decreased during this period from 342 to 326, marking a -4.68% change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Zacherl per 100,000 people dropped by -15.38%, indicating an overall decline in the surname's popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #61,585 | -10.03% |
| Count | 342 | 326 | -4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zacherl
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Zacherl, as drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that its holders predominantly identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was a slight increase in the percentage of those identifying as White, moving from 98.25% in 2000 to 98.47% in 2010. Similarly, no individuals identified as having two or more races in either year. This suggests the Zacherl surname has a strong White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 98.47% | 0.22% |
| 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% |