2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bauhof
A German surname meaning "farm estate" or "agricultural property".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Bauhof. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bauhof 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Bauhof in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bauhof, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bauhof
The surname BAUHOF originated in Germany during the late Middle Ages, likely derived from the Old German words "bau" meaning "to build" and "hof" meaning "courtyard" or "farm." This suggests the name may have referred to a builder or someone who worked on a farm or estate.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAUHOF can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the town of Nürnberg, where a certain Hans Bauhof is mentioned as a master carpenter. This indicates the name was already well-established in that region by the 1400s.
In the 16th century, there are records of a family by the name of BAUHOF living in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which was then a part of the Holy Roman Empire. The BAUHOF family is believed to have been involved in the local agricultural community, lending further credence to the theory that the name was originally associated with farming or estate management.
One notable bearer of the BAUHOF name was Johann Wilhelm BAUHOF, a scholar and philosopher who lived from 1687 to 1765. He was born in the town of Heidelberg and is known for his contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.
Another prominent figure with the surname BAUHOF was Margarethe BAUHOF, a painter and artist who lived from 1812 to 1887. She was born in the city of Munich and is celebrated for her vibrant landscapes and portraiture.
In the 19th century, there are records of a BAUHOF family residing in the town of Offenburg, located in the Black Forest region of Germany. This branch of the BAUHOF family is believed to have been involved in the local wine industry, which was a major economic driver in that area at the time.
One of the most well-known bearers of the BAUHOF name was Karl BAUHOF, a pioneering architect who lived from 1876 to 1959. He was born in the city of Stuttgart and is renowned for his innovative designs, many of which were inspired by the Bauhaus movement.
Throughout its history, the surname BAUHOF has been associated with various professions and regions within Germany, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and diverse economic landscape. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been carried by scholars, artists, and innovators who have left their mark on society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bauhof
Among Census respondents with the surname Bauhof, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bauhof 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 Bauhof surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.5% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bauhof
Bauhof 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+4 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,093 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-14 bearers (-11.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,953 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 5,093 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.2%) | Down 13,953 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 Bauhof 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 | #134,712 | #148,665 | -10.4% |
| Count | 125 | 111 | -11.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bauhof bearers went from 125 to 111 (-11.2% change). The surname moved down 13,953 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #148,665.
FAQ
Bauhof surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bauhof?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Bauhof. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Bauhof?
Bauhof ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Bauhof. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Bauhof.
Has Bauhof become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bauhof went from 125 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Bauhof?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bauhof, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Bauhof in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bauhof appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.5%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Bauhof (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 Bauhof mean?
A German surname meaning "farm estate" or "agricultural property". 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 Bauhof (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 have the last name Bauhof?
You can see how common the surname Bauhof is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.