2000
#78,326
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 227
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Brausch
An occupational surname originating from German denoting a brewer or beer maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 322 Americans carry the last name Brausch. That puts it at #74,224 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,064,454 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brausch 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
322
1 in 1,064,454
Census rank
#74,224
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
281
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 281 bearers of the surname Brausch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 74224th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brausch, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.7%) and Black (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Brausch
The surname BRAUSCH is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Austria, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old High German word "brus," meaning "breast" or "bulge," and likely referred to a physical characteristic or a descriptive nickname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BRAUSCH can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 13th century, where a person named Heinrich Brausch was mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in various medieval documents and chronicles from the region, indicating its widespread use during that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes Brausch (1420-1492) was a prominent scholar and theologian at the University of Vienna. He authored several treatises on theology and philosophy, which were widely circulated in academic circles of the time.
During the 16th century, the surname BRAUSCH gained further recognition with the rise of a wealthy merchant family in the city of Augsburg. Hans Brausch (1498-1567) was a successful textile trader and one of the wealthiest citizens of the city, known for his philanthropic efforts and support of the arts.
Another notable individual with the surname BRAUSCH was Anna Brausch (1562-1627), a celebrated herbalist and midwife from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies earned her a reputation throughout the region, and her writings on herbal medicine were widely circulated.
In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Friedrich Brausch (1736-1805) served as a general in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several key battles and was renowned for his strategic prowess and leadership on the battlefield.
As the surname BRAUSCH spread beyond its original regions, it also appeared in historical records from neighboring areas, such as Saxony and Thuringia, where variations like "Brausche" and "Brauschke" were commonly found.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brausch
Among Census respondents with the surname Brausch, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.7%) and Black (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Brausch 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 Brausch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.9% · 275
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.4% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Brausch
Brausch 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
#73,911
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 262
+35 bearers (+15.4%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 4,415 places
2020
#74,224
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 281
+19 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 313 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #78,326 | 227 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #73,911 | 262 | 0.09 | +35 bearers (+15.4%) | Up 4,415 places |
| 2020 | #74,224 | 281 | 0.09 | +19 bearers (+7.3%) | Down 313 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 Brausch 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 | #73,911 | #74,224 | -0.4% |
| Count | 262 | 281 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 4.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Brausch bearers went from 262 to 281 (+7.3% change). The surname moved down 313 positions in the national ranking, going from #73,911 to #74,224.
FAQ
Brausch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Brausch?
Name Census estimates that about 322 living Americans carry the surname Brausch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,064,454 residents.
How common is Brausch?
Brausch ranks #74,224 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 281 people with the surname Brausch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (322), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Brausch.
Has Brausch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Brausch went from 262 recorded bearers to 281. That is an increase of 19 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #73,911 to #74,224.
What does the Census say about the background of Brausch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brausch, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.7%) and Black (0.4%). 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 Brausch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.9% (275 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Brausch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.9%), Two or More Races (0.7%), Black (0.4%). 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 Brausch (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 Brausch mean?
An occupational surname originating from German denoting a brewer or beer maker. 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 Brausch (0.09 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 Americans have the surname Brausch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.