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

Bachrach, 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 Bachrach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bachrach in America

Bachrach is the 32994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bachrach surname appeared 694 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 Bachrach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bachrach 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 Bachrach

The surname Bachrach originated in Germany and is derived from the German word "Bach," which means "stream" or "brook," and the suffix "-rach," indicating a location or settlement. This suggests that the name likely referred to individuals who lived near a stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bachrach can be found in the town of Bacharach, located along the Rhine River in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. The town's name dates back to the 8th century and is believed to have influenced the development of the surname.

In the Middle Ages, the Bachrach family was prominent in the textile industry and played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of the Rhineland region. The name appears in various historical records, including municipal archives and legal documents from the 13th and 14th centuries.

Notable individuals with the surname Bachrach include Moses Bachrach (1627-1701), a renowned German-Jewish scholar and rabbi who served as the Chief Rabbi of Prague. His works on Jewish law and philosophy were highly influential during his time.

Another notable figure was Judah Bachrach (1679-1757), a German-Jewish scholar and Talmudist who wrote extensively on Jewish law and ethics. His works, such as "Havat Ya'ir," were widely studied and respected within the Jewish community.

In the 19th century, Jacob Bachrach (1824-1896) was a prominent German-Jewish journalist and writer who advocated for Jewish emancipation and civil rights. He was a prolific author and contributed to various publications, including the influential German-Jewish newspaper "Allgemeine Zeitung des Judenthums."

The name Bachrach also has ties to the United States, with one notable figure being Emanuel Bachrach (1857-1934), a German-American photographer who established a successful portrait studio in New York City. He became known for his portraits of prominent figures, including presidents, artists, and social elite.

Another individual of note is Max Bachrach (1903-1972), a German-American chemist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic rubber during World War II. His work played a crucial role in supporting the war effort and paved the way for advancements in the rubber industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bachrach

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

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 Bachrach 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 Bachrach 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 Bachrach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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