Explore the Family Name Tausch
The meaning of Tausch
German: nickname or metonymic occupational name from Middle High German tūsch ‘trick’ or ‘barter’. This surname is common in Munich. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Gerda, Hans, Johannes, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Tausch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tausch saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank dropped from 39,304 to 44,034, indicating a 12.03% decline. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 527 in 2000 to 489 in 2010, which represents a 7.21% reduction. Further, the proportion of the population with the Tausch surname per 100,000 people decreased by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #44,034 | -12.03% |
| Count | 527 | 489 | -7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tausch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Tausch identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.02%. In contrast, the Hispanic representation within this surname group increased significantly by 79.39%, from 2.28% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races also decreased slightly by 7.52%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Tausch surname group during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.48% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4.09% | 79.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.23% | -7.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |