Explore the Family Name Trausch
The meaning of Trausch
German: probably of Slavic origin, a variant of Trauschke, a nickname from Old Slavic drugъ ‘companion, friend’. Alternatively, it could be a nickname from Middle Low German druus ‘sullen, dour’.
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How common is the last name Trausch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trausch has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,387th and by 2010, it had risen to 35,057th, indicating a growth rate of 0.93%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased over the decade, with a count of 602 in 2000 and 643 in 2010, resulting in a growth of 6.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.22, showing no change over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #35,057 | 0.93% |
| Count | 602 | 643 | 6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trausch
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trausch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, a significant majority identified as White, accounting for 96.51% and 96.27% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 29.65%, dropping from 1.99% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. A new category appeared in 2010, with 0.78% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No data was reported for those identifying as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 96.27% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.4% | -29.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.09% | 9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |