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

Fahlbusch, 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 Fahlbusch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fahlbusch in America

Fahlbusch is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fahlbusch surname appeared 124 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 Fahlbusch.

The history of the last name Fahlbusch

The surname Fahlbusch originates from Germany and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is a locational name derived from a place name that likely referred to a settlement or region near a pale or light-colored wooded area.

The name is believed to have originated in northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg. It is composed of the German words "fahl" meaning pale or light-colored, and "Busch" meaning bush or wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fahlbusch can be found in the records of the town of Zerbst in Saxony-Anhalt, dating back to the year 1534. The name is also mentioned in various church records and local historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Fahlbusch was Johann Fahlbusch (1623-1697), a German Lutheran theologian and author from Magdeburg. His works included theological treatises and sermons.

Another early bearer of the name was Hans Fahlbusch (1670-1738), a merchant and landowner from the town of Zerbst. He was known for his successful business endeavors and his involvement in local politics.

In the 19th century, Karl Fahlbusch (1818-1892) was a German educator and writer from Saxony-Anhalt. He authored several textbooks on German language and literature, which were widely used in schools across Germany.

Another notable figure was August Fahlbusch (1846-1924), a German architect from Brandenburg. He designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including churches, schools, and government buildings.

In the 20th century, Ernst Fahlbusch (1901-1985) was a German theologian and academic. He served as a professor of theology at the University of Göttingen and made significant contributions to the field of biblical studies through his numerous publications.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Fahlbusch, reflecting its German origins and the various professions and accomplishments of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fahlbusch

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

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 Fahlbusch 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.

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

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