2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bausell
A locational surname derived from a place name in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 110 Americans carry the last name Bausell. That puts it at #156,540 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,115,949 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bausell 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
110
1 in 3,115,949
Census rank
#156,540
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
96
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 96 bearers of the surname Bausell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156540th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bausell, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bausell
The surname BAUSELL has its origins in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have originated during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the German word "bau," which means "to build" or "to cultivate," and the suffix "-sell," which is a diminutive form indicating a small place or location.
BAUSELL is thought to have been an occupational surname initially given to individuals involved in construction or agricultural activities, possibly referring to someone who lived in a small settlement or farmstead. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 16th century, appearing in various church and tax records in Bavarian towns and villages.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname BAUSELL was Hans Bausell, a farmer who lived in the village of Erding, near Munich, in the late 1500s. Another notable figure was Johann Bausell, a stonemason from Landshut, who was commissioned to work on the construction of the Trausnitz Castle in the early 1600s.
In the 17th century, the name BAUSELL appeared in several legal documents and court records in the city of Regensburg, suggesting that members of the family had established themselves as artisans or tradesmen in the area. One such individual was Michael Bausell, a master carpenter who was involved in the rebuilding efforts after the Thirty Years' War.
As the centuries progressed, the BAUSELL surname spread beyond Bavaria to other regions of Germany and eventually to other parts of Europe and the Americas through immigration. One notable individual from the 19th century was Friedrich Bausell (1819-1892), a German-American farmer and landowner who settled in Pennsylvania and played a significant role in the local community.
Throughout history, the BAUSELL surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, construction, and skilled trades. While not widely known, the name has left its mark in various historical records and documents, reflecting the contributions of its bearers to the development of their respective communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bausell
Among Census respondents with the surname Bausell, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bausell 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 Bausell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bausell
Bausell appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,540
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 96
-14 bearers (-12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,145 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,540 | 96 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.7%) | Down 7,145 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 Bausell 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 | #149,395 | #156,540 | -4.8% |
| Count | 110 | 96 | -12.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bausell bearers went from 110 to 96 (-12.7% change). The surname moved down 7,145 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #156,540.
FAQ
Bausell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bausell?
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the surname Bausell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,115,949 residents.
How common is Bausell?
Bausell ranks #156,540 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 96 people with the surname Bausell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (110), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Bausell.
Has Bausell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bausell went from 110 recorded bearers to 96. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #156,540.
What does the Census say about the background of Bausell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bausell, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Bausell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bausell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Bausell (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 Bausell mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Germany. 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 Bausell (0.03 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 Bausell?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.