Explore the Family Name Rauscher
The meaning of Rauscher
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Rausch in Bavaria, Rauscha in Silesia, or from Rausche in former East Prussia. 2. variant of Rausch with the addition of the agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alois, Dieter, Erna, Fritz, Gerhard, Guenter, Hans, Herta, Ignatz, Reinhold, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Rauscher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rauscher has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rauscher ranked 12,112 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 13,226, representing a 9.2% decrease. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname also saw a modest drop from 2,361 in 2000 to 2,310 in 2010, which indicates a decrease of 2.16%. Over this ten-year period, the proportion of people named Rauscher per 100,000 decreased by 11.36%, from 0.88 to 0.78.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,112 | #13,226 | -9.2% |
| Count | 2,361 | 2,310 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.78 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauscher
As for the ethnicity associated with the Rauscher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows increasing diversity between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those bearing the surname are identified as white, decreasing slightly from 97.88% to 96.10%, representation from other ethnicities increased. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders doubled from 0.59% to 1.13%, and the count of those identifying with two or more ethnic identities also rose from 0.47% to 0.82%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, moving from 0.97% to 1.73%. However, the percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 96.1% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.73% | 78.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 1.13% | 91.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 0.82% | 74.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |