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

Pache, 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 Pache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pache in America

Pache is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pache surname appeared 328 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 Pache.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pache 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 Pache

The surname Pache originates from the Old French word "pace", meaning peace. It is believed to have emerged in the Normandy region of northern France during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pache can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and landholders commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Pachet", likely referring to someone with a peaceful or calm demeanor.

During the Middle Ages, the Pache family established roots in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Poitou. The name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Pache, Paché, and Pachey, reflecting local dialects and scribal practices.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jacques Pache (c. 1220-1298) was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the region's commerce and governance for several generations.

Another notable figure bearing the Pache surname was Jean Pache (1554-1631), a French Protestant theologian and author from Champagne. He wrote extensively on religious matters and was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, many Pache families emigrated from France to other parts of Europe and the Americas, seeking religious freedom or economic opportunities. For instance, a branch of the family settled in the German Palatinate region, where they adopted the spelling "Pach".

In the 18th century, a French naval officer named Jean-Nicolas Pache (1746-1823) gained recognition for his role in the French Revolutionary Wars. He later served as the Minister of War under the French Revolutionary government.

Another notable figure was Claude Pache (1787-1869), a French architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the redesign and modernization of Paris during the 19th century.

Over the centuries, the Pache surname has spread across various countries, including France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States, where it has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pache

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

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

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