Explore the Family Name Bauser
The meaning of Bauser
South German: nickname for a heavy drinker and eater or spendthrift, from an agent derivative of Middle High German būzen ‘to feast’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bauser in the United States?
The surname Bauser, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, was ranked 64,934 in popularity in 2000 and descended to a rank of 73,215 in 2010, reflecting a negative change of 12.75%. In terms of absolute count, there were 286 individuals with this surname in 2000 which slightly reduced to 265 by 2010, indicating a decline of 7.34%. The proportion of people with the Bauser surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, showcasing an overall drop of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #73,215 | -12.75% |
| Count | 286 | 265 | -7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bauser
Examining the ethnic identity of those with the Bauser surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, although there has been a slight decrease from 91.26% in 2000 to 89.06% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw an increase to 3.77% in 2010 from no previous record in 2000. The proportion of Black individuals with this surname decreased marginally by 10% whereas those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also fell by 17.14%. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.26% | 89.06% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.55% | 3.77% | -17.14% |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.89% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |