Find out how popular the last name Ach is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ach.

Ach, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ach in America

Ach is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ach surname appeared 215 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ach to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ach

The surname "Ach" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "ahha," which means "water" or "river." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely lived near a body of water or a riverbank.

One of the earliest records of the name "Ach" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Ache," "Achen," and "Acken," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes Ach was mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his name was often associated with various trade transactions and property deeds of that era.

During the 16th century, the name "Ach" gained prominence in the region of Bavaria, where a family of artisans and craftsmen carried this surname. One of the most notable members of this family was Hans Ach, a skilled woodcarver who lived from 1525 to 1598. His intricate woodcarvings adorned many churches and buildings across Bavaria.

In the 17th century, a scholar and historian named Wilhelm Ach (1632-1704) made significant contributions to the study of German history and literature. His works, which included detailed accounts of various events and cultural aspects of the time, are still valued by researchers and historians today.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname "Ach" was Katherina Ach (1762-1837), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the Black Forest region of Germany. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was highly sought after, and she played a vital role in the community's healthcare during her lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the surname "Ach" spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by families and individuals who migrated from their ancestral homelands. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the German territories, where it first emerged and left an indelible mark on the region's history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ach

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ach.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ach was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ach has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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