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

Bauers, 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 Bauers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bauers in America

Bauers is the 32865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bauers surname appeared 698 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 Bauers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bauers 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 Bauers

The surname Bauers is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "bur," which translates to "peasant" or "farmer." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in agricultural pursuits or resided in rural areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bauers surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. Here, the name appears as "Bawers," indicating an early variation in spelling.

During the 14th century, the Bauers surname gained prominence in the region of Bavaria, where it was often associated with families living in or near the town of Bauer, located near the city of Amberg. This connection to a specific place name likely contributed to the name's regional popularity.

In the 16th century, the Bauers surname appears in the records of the Reformation, with notable figures such as Johann Bauers (1515-1584), a Protestant theologian and reformer from Nuremberg. His writings and teachings played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism throughout Germany.

Another prominent individual bearing the Bauers surname was Konrad Bauers (1628-1703), a German Baroque painter and engraver. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, adorned many churches and noble residences throughout southern Germany.

The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Bauers (1742-1810), a German geographer and cartographer renowned for his detailed maps of Europe and the Holy Roman Empire. His contributions to the field of cartography were widely recognized during his lifetime.

As the Bauers family spread across German-speaking regions, the name also appeared in various spellings, such as Bauer, Baur, and Bawer, reflecting regional linguistic variations.

Throughout its history, the Bauers surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, artisans, scholars, and artists, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bauers

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

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 Bauers 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 Bauers 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 Bauers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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