2000
#82,344
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 213
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Aebischer
An occupational surname of Swiss-German origin referring to a maker or seller of bait or fishing lures.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 255 Americans carry the last name Aebischer. That puts it at #89,563 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,344,135 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aebischer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
255
1 in 1,344,135
Census rank
#89,563
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
222
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 222 bearers of the surname Aebischer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 89563rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aebischer, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aebischer
The surname AEBISCHER has its origins in Switzerland, likely emerging in the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "Eb" or "Ebi," which means "land or property." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who owned or worked on a particular piece of land or estate.
In the early records of the Swiss cantons, particularly in the regions of Bern and Fribourg, variations of the name AEBISCHER can be found, such as "Aebischer," "Äbischer," and "Ebischer." These spellings reflect the local dialects and the evolution of the name over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AEBISCHER appears in the 14th century, when a Johannes Aebischer is mentioned in a document from the town of Fribourg in 1387. This document suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname AEBISCHER was Hans Aebischer, a Swiss painter and artist who lived from around 1530 to 1600. His works can still be found in several churches and museums in Switzerland, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this name.
Another prominent individual bearing the AEBISCHER surname was Johann Rudolf Aebischer, a Swiss theologian and Protestant reformer who lived from 1640 to 1718. He played a significant role in the religious debates and reforms of his time, contributing to the intellectual and spiritual landscape of Switzerland.
Moving into the 18th century, the name AEBISCHER is linked to Johann Baptist Aebischer, a Swiss military officer who served in the Swiss Guard during the French Revolution. He was born in 1762 and witnessed the tumultuous events of that period, providing valuable historical accounts of his experiences.
In the 19th century, one notable figure was Casimir Aebischer, a Swiss lawyer and politician who lived from 1823 to 1888. He held various positions in the government of the canton of Fribourg and was influential in shaping the legal and political landscape of the region.
Throughout its history, the surname AEBISCHER has maintained strong ties to its Swiss origins, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including art, religion, military service, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aebischer
Among Census respondents with the surname Aebischer, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Aebischer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aebischer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 206
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aebischer
Aebischer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#77,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 246
+33 bearers (+15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 4,556 places
2020
#89,563
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 222
-24 bearers (-9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 11,775 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #82,344 | 213 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #77,788 | 246 | 0.08 | +33 bearers (+15.5%) | Up 4,556 places |
| 2020 | #89,563 | 222 | 0.07 | -24 bearers (-9.8%) | Down 11,775 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aebischer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,788 | #89,563 | -15.1% |
| Count | 246 | 222 | -9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aebischer bearers went from 246 to 222 (-9.8% change). The surname moved down 11,775 positions in the national ranking, going from #77,788 to #89,563.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Aebischer
FAQ
Aebischer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aebischer?
Name Census estimates that about 255 living Americans carry the surname Aebischer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,344,135 residents.
How common is Aebischer?
Aebischer ranks #89,563 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 222 people with the surname Aebischer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (255), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aebischer.
Has Aebischer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aebischer went from 246 recorded bearers to 222. That is a decrease of 24 (-9.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #77,788 to #89,563.
What does the Census say about the background of Aebischer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aebischer, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aebischer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (206 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aebischer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aebischer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aebischer mean?
An occupational surname of Swiss-German origin referring to a maker or seller of bait or fishing lures. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aebischer (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Aebischer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.