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

Gach, 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 Gach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gach in America

Gach is the 36630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gach surname appeared 610 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 Gach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gach 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 Gach

The surname GACH is of German origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "gach," which means "swift" or "sudden." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a quick or impulsive nature.

The name GACH was prevalent in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. In the late 15th century, the name appeared in several local records and documents, indicating its widespread use among the German population during that time.

One of the earliest notable references to the name GACH can be found in the Cologne Archives, which contains records from the year 1487. The document mentions a certain Hans GACH, a landowner and farmer from the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria.

In the 16th century, the name GACH began to spread beyond the borders of Germany, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in neighboring countries such as Switzerland and Austria. One notable figure from this period was Johann GACH (1510-1572), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the city of Augsburg.

As the centuries progressed, the GACH surname continued to be present in various parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a notable individual named Friedrich GACH (1725-1798) gained recognition as a respected theologian and author in the city of Heidelberg.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm GACH (1856-1923), a German architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the design and development of several cities in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The surname GACH can also be traced back to several place names in Germany, such as Gachingen, a small village in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that the name originated as a locative surname, referring to individuals who hailed from or lived in these specific locations.

Throughout history, the GACH surname has been carried by numerous individuals across various professions and walks of life, including artists, scholars, tradesmen, and military personnel. Notable examples include the painter Hans GACH (1831-1901), the mathematician Karl GACH (1879-1942), and the World War I veteran Otto GACH (1892-1976).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gach

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

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

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