2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Binschus
A German surname derived from "Binse" meaning rush or reed.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Binschus. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Binschus 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Binschus in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Binschus, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Binschus
The surname Binschus has its roots in the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period, primarily in the regions of what is now modern-day Germany. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "binsche," which translates to "bundle" or "sheaf," suggesting a possible occupational origin for individuals involved in agriculture or related trades.
One of the earliest known references to the name Binschus can be found in the records of the town of Halle, located in the present-day German state of Saxony-Anhalt, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears to have been associated with a family of farmers or landowners in the area.
Throughout the following centuries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Binsch, Binsche, and Binschen. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent standardization of spelling during that time period.
A notable historical figure bearing the name Binschus was Johann Binschus, a prominent theologian and author who lived in the 16th century. Born in Nuremberg in 1530, he authored several works on religious doctrine and served as a pastor in various German cities before his death in 1598.
Another individual of note was Hans Binschus, a 17th-century merchant and landowner from the town of Lübeck, located in what is now northern Germany. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the local economy and held influential positions within the town's governing council.
In the 18th century, the name Binschus appears in the records of the city of Berlin, where a family of artisans and craftsmen bearing the name were known for their work in metalsmithing and jewelry making. One such individual was Friedrich Binschus, a renowned goldsmith who created ornate pieces for the Prussian royal court. He lived from 1712 to 1786.
Moving into the 19th century, the Binschus name can be found in various regions of Germany, including the Rhineland and Bavaria. Notable figures from this period include Wilhelm Binschus, a politician and lawyer born in 1820 in the city of Cologne, who played a prominent role in the German unification movement.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Binschus has also been associated with various place names and locations within Germany, such as Binschenshof, a small village in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, and Binschenhausen, a district in the city of Nuremberg.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Binschus
Among Census respondents with the surname Binschus, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Binschus 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 Binschus surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Binschus
Binschus 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,272 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-11 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,554 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 11,272 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 8,554 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 Binschus 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 | #146,201 | #154,755 | -5.9% |
| Count | 113 | 102 | -9.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Binschus bearers went from 113 to 102 (-9.7% change). The surname moved down 8,554 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #154,755.
FAQ
Binschus surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Binschus?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Binschus. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Binschus?
Binschus ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Binschus. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Binschus.
Has Binschus become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Binschus went from 113 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Binschus?
Among Census respondents with the surname Binschus, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%). 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 Binschus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Binschus appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Hispanic (4.9%). 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 Binschus (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 Binschus mean?
A German surname derived from "Binse" meaning rush or reed. 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 Binschus (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 common is the surname Binschus?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Binschus at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.