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

Beisch, 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 Beisch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beisch in America

Beisch is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beisch surname appeared 133 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 Beisch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beisch 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 Beisch

The surname "BEISCH" originated in Germany and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "beisken," which means "to bark or yap." This suggests that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with a loud or boisterous voice.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval German documents, where it appeared in various spellings such as "Beischke," "Beischken," and "Beischken." These variants reflect the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Beisch, a merchant from the town of Nuremberg who was mentioned in the city's records in 1427. Another notable figure was Konrad Beisch, a scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century and authored several treatises on religious doctrine.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Beisch name became more widespread across regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in the areas of Bavaria and Saxony. This period saw the rise of prominent individuals like Anna Beisch, a renowned painter from Dresden whose works adorned many churches and noble residences (1572-1648).

In the 18th century, the name gained further recognition with the exploits of Johann Beisch, a military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War (1718-1788). His bravery and leadership earned him several honors and commendations.

As the 19th century dawned, the Beisch family had established a presence in various professions, including academia and the arts. One notable figure was Karl Beisch, a respected philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages (1805-1871).

Throughout its history, the surname "BEISCH" has been borne by numerous individuals across various fields, from scholars and artists to soldiers and tradesmen. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved into a proud lineage with deep roots in German culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beisch

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

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

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