Explore the Family Name Reuscher
The meaning of Reuscher
German: 1. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with (h)rōd ‘fame, victory’. 2. habitational name for someone from any of the places called Reusch or Reisch, both in Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Reuscher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reuscher has steadily increased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 76,208th most popular surname and had a count of 235 individuals. By 2010, the rank of the surname rose to 68,949 accompanied by an increase in count to 285 individuals, which represents a 21.28% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.09 to 0.1 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #68,949 | 9.53% |
| Count | 235 | 285 | 21.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reuscher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reuscher, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is largely White. In 2000, 97.87% of those with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.44% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, there was a small shift in 2010, with 1.75% of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, where there were none reported in the 2000 Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 95.44% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |