Explore the Family Name Bausch
The meaning of Bausch
German: 1. from Middle High German būsch ‘fluffy ball’ (which is hung out at an inn when the new wine is served), probably a nickname for a tavern owner who also was a vintner. 2. variant of Baus. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Kurt, Erwin, Friedrich, Gebhard, Otto, Sigfried.
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How common is the last name Bausch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bausch has seen a shift in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Bausch was ranked 16,463rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 18,622nd place, marking a decline of 13.11%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 1,608 in 2000 to 1,478 in 2010, a decrease of 8.08%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bausch per 100,000 residents contracted by 16.67% during this period, dropping from 0.6 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,463 | #18,622 | -13.11% |
| Count | 1,608 | 1,478 | -8.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.5 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bausch
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bausch, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White, a proportion that slightly decreased from 97.20% in 2000 to 96.62% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races both fell to zero during this period, down from 0.44% and 1.00%, respectively, in 2000. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Bausches identifying as Hispanic, with their representation more than doubling from 1.12% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.62% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.5% | 123.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |