Explore the Family Name Dausch
The meaning of Dausch
South German: 1. possibly from the dialect (Swabian) word Dausch ‘breeding sow’, a metonymic occupational name for a (successful) pig farmer, or a farmer in general. 2. nickname for an inveterate dice player, from Middle High German tūs, dūs ‘two’.
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How common is the last name Dausch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dausch has seen minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476th most popular in the United States, slipping slightly to 68,122nd by 2010 — a decrease of around 2.48%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Dausch surname rose from 278 to 289 during this decade, signifying a growth of approximately 3.96%. Throughout both years, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., around 0.1% bore the name Dausch.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #68,122 | -2.48% |
| Count | 278 | 289 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dausch
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Dausch surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for a significant 96.76%, increasing slightly to 98.62% by 2010. The proportion of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was at 1.8%, but this dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 98.62% | 1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |