Bacharach
A surname of German/Yiddish origin meaning "brook" or "stream".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Bacharach. That puts it at #58,481 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bacharach surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#58,481
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
347
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 347 bearers of the surname Bacharach in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 58481st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bacharach, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bacharach
The surname Bacharach originates from Germany, and it is believed to have derived its name from the town of Bacharach, located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region. The town's name is thought to come from the old German words "bach" meaning stream and "arach" meaning dweller, thus referring to someone who lived near a stream.
The earliest known record of the surname Bacharach dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in a document from the town itself. During this time, it was not uncommon for people to adopt surnames based on the place they lived or were born.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Bacharach was Johann Bacharach, a merchant who lived in the town of Bacharach in the late 14th century. Records show that he traded in wine and other goods along the Rhine River.
In the 16th century, the surname Bacharach appeared in various records across Germany, with some variations in spelling, such as Bacherach and Bachrauch. This was likely due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the lack of standardized spelling at the time.
A notable figure with the surname Bacharach was Isaac Bacharach, a renowned Hebrew scholar and rabbi who lived in the 17th century (1604-1685). He was born in Poznań, Poland, but spent much of his life in Germany, where he served as the Chief Rabbi of several communities, including Frankfurt and Worms.
Another prominent individual was Hartwig Bacharach, a German jurist and legal scholar who lived in the 18th century (1717-1787). He was a professor of law at the University of Göttingen and published several works on legal theory and jurisprudence.
In the 19th century, a notable figure was Isidor Bacharach, a German-born painter and illustrator (1835-1918). He is known for his landscape paintings and illustrations, many of which depicted scenes from the Rhineland region.
The surname Bacharach can also be found in historical records from other countries, such as the Netherlands and the United States, where it was likely carried by immigrants from Germany. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the town of Bacharach in Germany, where it has its roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bacharach
Among Census respondents with the surname Bacharach, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bacharach bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bacharach surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1%
- Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bacharach surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,481 | #58,481 | 0.0% |
| Count | 347 | 347 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Bacharach bearers went from 347 to 347 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #58,481 to #58,481.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bacharach
FAQ
Bacharach surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bacharach?
The surname Bacharach holds position #58,481 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bacharach surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bacharach, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.