2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Enghauser
A German surname derived from a place name meaning "narrow house".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Enghauser. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Enghauser 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Enghauser in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Enghauser, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Enghauser
The surname Enghauser is of German origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the areas around the Rhineland and Bavaria regions of Germany. The name is derived from the words "Eng" meaning "narrow" and "Hauser" meaning "house" or "dwelling." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a small, cramped house or a house located in a narrow alley or street.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Enghauser can be found in the church records of the village of Miltenberg am Main, located in the state of Bavaria, Germany. In 1587, a certain Hans Enghauser was listed as a resident of the village. This is one of the earliest known examples of the name being used.
Another notable early reference to the name Enghauser comes from the town of Heppenheim, located in the state of Hesse, Germany. In the town's records from the early 17th century, an individual named Johann Enghauser was listed as a landowner and respected member of the community.
In the 18th century, the name Enghauser began to spread beyond the borders of Germany. Records show that a family with the surname Enghauser migrated to the United States in the late 1700s, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. One of the earliest known Enghauser immigrants was Johann Enghauser, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1784.
Among the notable individuals with the surname Enghauser throughout history are:
1. Friedrich Enghauser (1815-1892), a German businessman and philanthropist from Nuremberg, known for his contributions to the local community.
2. Maria Enghauser (1860-1932), a German author and poet who published several collections of poetry and short stories.
3. Hans Enghauser (1890-1963), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin during the early 20th century.
4. Wilhelm Enghauser (1912-1998), a German soldier who served in World War II and later became a respected historian, writing several books on military history.
5. Lena Enghauser (1928-2015), an Austrian painter and artist known for her vibrant landscapes and still-life paintings.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Enghauser who have left their mark on history in various fields, from business and literature to architecture and the military.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Enghauser
Among Census respondents with the surname Enghauser, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Enghauser 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 Enghauser surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 9
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Enghauser
Enghauser 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+17 bearers (+16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,087 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,631 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.7%) | Up 8,087 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,631 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 Enghauser 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 | #140,157 | #142,788 | -1.9% |
| Count | 119 | 119 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Enghauser bearers went from 119 to 119 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,631 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #142,788.
FAQ
Enghauser surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Enghauser?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Enghauser. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Enghauser?
Enghauser ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Enghauser. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Enghauser.
Has Enghauser become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Enghauser went from 119 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Enghauser?
Among Census respondents with the surname Enghauser, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Enghauser in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Enghauser appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (7.6%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Enghauser (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 Enghauser mean?
A German surname derived from a place name meaning "narrow house". 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 Enghauser (0.04 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 Enghauser?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.