Explore the Family Name Lausch
The meaning of Lausch
German: nickname for an eavesdropper or nosy person, from Middle High German lūsche.
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How common is the last name Lausch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lausch has increased slightly over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,395th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had moved up to the rank of 37,492, noting a 2.35% increase. The census data also shows the number of people with the Lausch surname rose from 542 in 2000 to 594 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.59%. However, the proportion per 100k population remained static at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #37,492 | 2.35% |
| Count | 542 | 594 | 9.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lausch
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Lausch surname identify as White, with very little change in this category between 2000 and 2010 (96.31% to 96.13%). Notably, there was a 36.94% increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, increasing from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010 for both categories. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.29% in 2000 to 0.84% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 96.13% | -0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.52% | 36.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.52% | 36.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0.84% | -34.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |