Find out how popular the last name Ausmus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ausmus.

Ausmus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ausmus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ausmus in America

Ausmus is the 19152nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ausmus surname appeared 1,418 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ausmus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ausmus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ausmus

The surname Ausmus is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged in the region of Bavaria, which was home to many German nobility and aristocratic families during that era.

One theory suggests that the name Ausmus is derived from the Old Germanic personal name "Audumarus," which is composed of the elements "aud" meaning "wealth" and "mari" meaning "famous." This name was later contracted and evolved into various forms, including Ausmus.

Another possibility is that Ausmus originated as a toponymic surname, referring to a specific place or location. In this case, it may have been derived from the name of a town or village where the earliest bearers of the name resided.

The earliest known record of the surname Ausmus dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various medieval German chronicles and manuscripts. One notable reference is found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, where an individual named Johannes Ausmus is mentioned in the year 1372.

In the 15th century, the name Ausmus gained prominence with the birth of Johann Ausmus (1435-1501), a respected German scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt. He was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on ecclesiastical reforms.

Another notable figure was Hans Ausmus (1541-1607), a German cartographer and engraver who created detailed maps of various regions in Europe. His work was highly regarded and helped shape the field of cartography during the Renaissance.

In the 17th century, the name Ausmus appeared in the records of the town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße, located in the Palatinate region of Germany. One prominent individual from this area was Johann Philipp Ausmus (1629-1698), a successful merchant and landowner who played an influential role in local affairs.

During the 18th century, the Ausmus family expanded their presence across Germany, with several members achieving recognition in various fields. One such individual was Friedrich Wilhelm Ausmus (1720-1789), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Berlin.

In the 19th century, the name Ausmus continued to be found throughout Germany, with several individuals making notable contributions. Among them was Karl Ausmus (1822-1881), a renowned German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin and other cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ausmus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ausmus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ausmus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ausmus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ausmus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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