Explore the Family Name Bauers
The meaning of Bauers
German: variant of Bauer, with post-medieval excrescent -s, or from a first part of an original compound name (e.g. Bauersfeld).
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How common is the last name Bauers in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bauers has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 29,181 in 2000, it dropped to 32,865 in 2010, marking a decline of 12.62%. There was also a drop in the number of people with the Bauers name as it fell from 765 to 698 over the ten years, a decrease of 8.76%. The proportion of Bauers per 100,000 individuals also saw a reduction from 0.28 to 0.24, a change of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #32,865 | -12.62% |
| Count | 765 | 698 | -8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bauers
The ethnic identity associated with the Bauers surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, underwent some changes as well during this period. The highest percentage is still those of white ethnicity, although it decreased slightly from 96.21% in 2000 to 91.83% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 288.14%, moving from 1.18% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races also showed growth, from 0.92% to 1.58%, a 71.74% rise. Conversely, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0% for both years, while the Black population made a slight increase from 0.92% to 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 91.83% | -4.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 4.58% | 288.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.58% | 71.74% |
| Black | 0.92% | 1% | 8.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |