2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bathauer
An occupational surname potentially referring to someone involved with baths or bathing establishments.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Bathauer. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bathauer 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Bathauer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bathauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bathauer
The surname Bathauer is of German origin, originating in the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Bathau, located in the region of Saxony, Germany. The name is likely derived from the Old German word "bath," meaning "bath" or "stream," and the suffix "-au," meaning "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a stream or meadow.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bathauer can be found in the Meissen diocesan records, dating back to the year 1357, where a certain "Johannes Bathauer" is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period.
In the 15th century, there is a record of a "Hans Bathauer," who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Chemnitz, Saxony. He was known for his extensive trading activities and his involvement in local politics.
During the 16th century, the name Bathauer gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Bathauer (1547-1621), a renowned Lutheran theologian and academic. He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and was widely respected for his contributions to the field of theology.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Bathauer name was Georg Bathauer (1638-1697), a German composer and organist. He was known for his sacred music compositions and his work as the court organist for the Duke of Saxe-Weimar.
Another prominent individual with the surname Bathauer was Karl Bathauer (1786-1853), a German writer and poet who lived during the 19th century. He gained recognition for his romantic poetry and his contributions to the literary scene of his time.
Throughout its history, the surname Bathauer has been associated with various locations and regions within Germany, particularly in the states of Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. The name has also been found in various spellings, such as Bathauer, Bathuwer, and Bathauwer, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bathauer
Among Census respondents with the surname Bathauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bathauer 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 Bathauer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 5
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bathauer
Bathauer 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+13 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,768 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 169 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,768 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 169 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 Bathauer 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 | #141,140 | #141,309 | -0.1% |
| Count | 118 | 121 | 2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bathauer bearers went from 118 to 121 (+2.5% change). The surname moved down 169 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #141,309.
FAQ
Bathauer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bathauer?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Bathauer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Bathauer?
Bathauer ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Bathauer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bathauer.
Has Bathauer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bathauer went from 118 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 3 (+2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Bathauer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bathauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Bathauer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bathauer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (4.1%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Bathauer (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 Bathauer mean?
An occupational surname potentially referring to someone involved with baths or bathing establishments. 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 Bathauer (0.04 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 share the surname Bathauer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.