2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baucke
A German surname derived from the German word "Bauch" meaning "belly" or "paunch".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Baucke. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baucke 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Baucke in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baucke, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baucke
The surname Baucke has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "bauk," which means "belly" or "paunch." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone with a prominent stomach.
The earliest recorded instances of the Baucke surname can be found in various historical records from northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Heinrich Baucke, a landowner from the town of Minden, mentioned in a deed from 1265.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations in the spelling of the name started to emerge, such as Bawke, Bauke, and Bauck. These different spellings were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.
In the 16th century, the Baucke name appeared in several ecclesiastical records, including the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in the city of Lübeck, where a child named Johannes Baucke was christened in 1538.
One notable individual with the Baucke surname was Johann Baucke, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1584 to 1649. He was a professor at the University of Rostock and authored several works on logic and metaphysics.
Another prominent figure was Friedrich Baucke, a German artist and engraver born in 1756. He is best known for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes from around Europe.
In the 19th century, the Baucke name gained further recognition with the birth of Karl Baucke (1817-1893), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.
Additionally, the surname Baucke can be found in various place names across northern Germany, such as Bauckenhof, a village in Lower Saxony, and Bauckenau, a district in the city of Kassel.
Throughout history, the Baucke surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, clergymen, artists, and politicians, reflecting the rich tapestry of German heritage and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baucke
Among Census respondents with the surname Baucke, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Baucke 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 Baucke surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baucke
Baucke 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,716 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,578 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 13,716 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,578 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 Baucke 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 | #151,532 | #147,954 | 2.4% |
| Count | 108 | 112 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baucke bearers went from 108 to 112 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,578 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #147,954.
FAQ
Baucke surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baucke?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Baucke. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Baucke?
Baucke ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Baucke. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Baucke.
Has Baucke become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baucke went from 108 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Baucke?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baucke, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Black (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 Baucke in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baucke appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Hispanic (6.3%), Black (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 Baucke (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 Baucke mean?
A German surname derived from the German word "Bauch" meaning "belly" or "paunch". 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 Baucke (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 are called Baucke?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Baucke on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.