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

Baus, 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 Baus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baus in America

Baus is the 22281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baus surname appeared 1,157 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 Baus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baus 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 Baus

The surname BAUS has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "bausch," which means "bulge" or "protrusion." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a distinctive physical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAUS can be found in the parish records of Hesse, Germany, where a Johannes Baus was mentioned in 1587. Another early reference comes from the city of Cologne, where a Sebastian Baus was documented in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name BAUS appeared in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony. Records from this period indicate that the name was sometimes spelled as "Baus" or "Bauss." Some notable individuals from this time include Hans Baus (1621-1678), a respected blacksmith from Nuremberg, and Anna Baus (1642-1711), a prominent figure in the local church community of Dresden.

During the 18th century, the BAUS name continued to spread across German-speaking areas. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Baus (1718-1792), a well-known merchant and trader from Frankfurt. Another significant figure was Christoph Baus (1752-1824), a respected scholar and professor at the University of Heidelberg.

As the 19th century progressed, the BAUS name began to appear in other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong German influence or migration. For instance, there are records of a Matthias Baus (1819-1887) living in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and a Karl Baus (1834-1901) residing in the Netherlands.

Among the most prominent individuals with the surname BAUS in the 20th century was Wilhelm Baus (1908-1984), a renowned German theologian and author of several influential works on Catholic doctrine. Another noteworthy figure was Gertrude Baus (1920-2003), a celebrated author and playwright from Austria.

Throughout history, the BAUS surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from skilled tradesmen to academics and intellectuals. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved into a distinctive surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baus

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

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

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