2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fashingbauer
A German surname derived from occupational roots meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Fashingbauer. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fashingbauer 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Fashingbauer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashingbauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fashingbauer
The surname Fashingbauer is of German origin, and it first emerged during the late medieval period in the region of Bavaria, in southern Germany. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "vaschen," meaning "to catch or trap," and "bauer," which translates to "farmer" or "peasant." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in some form of hunting or trapping activities, perhaps as a profession or as a means of supplementing their agricultural livelihood.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fashingbauer can be found in the Bavarian town of Augsburg, where a certain Hans Fashingbauer was mentioned in a local tax registry dated 1412. This document provides valuable insight into the socioeconomic status of the Fashingbauer family during that time, as they were listed among the landowners and taxpayers of the region.
In the 16th century, the Fashingbauer name appeared in several historical records related to the Protestant Reformation in Germany. One notable figure was Matthias Fashingbauer, a Lutheran pastor who was born in Nuremberg in 1538 and played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Martin Luther throughout the region.
As the Fashingbauer family migrated and settled in different parts of Germany over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. Some of the earliest recorded spellings include Faschingbauer, Faschingpauer, and Faschingbaur, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where they resided.
One of the most prominent individuals bearing the Fashingbauer name was Johann Michael Fashingbauer, a renowned clockmaker and inventor who lived in Augsburg from 1719 to 1789. His intricate and innovative clock designs were highly sought after by the nobility and upper classes of the time, and his works are now considered important artifacts in the history of German craftsmanship.
In the 19th century, the Fashingbauer surname gained recognition beyond the borders of Germany, with several notable individuals making their mark in various fields. Karl Fashingbauer (1821-1898) was a German-American journalist and author who emigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s and became a prominent voice in the German-American community through his writings and publications.
Another significant figure was Helena Fashingbauer (1846-1922), a renowned operatic soprano who performed extensively throughout Europe and was particularly celebrated for her interpretations of the works of Richard Wagner. Her performances at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, Wagner's iconic opera house, were considered among the finest of her time.
As the 20th century approached, the Fashingbauer name continued to be represented in various fields, including academia and the arts. Gerhard Fashingbauer (1892-1967) was a respected German philosopher and professor who made significant contributions to the field of existentialism, while Hildegard Fashingbauer (1904-1988) was a celebrated sculptor and ceramicist whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fashingbauer
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashingbauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Fashingbauer 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 Fashingbauer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fashingbauer
Fashingbauer 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,204 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-8 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Down 2,204 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 4,150 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 Fashingbauer 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 | #151,532 | #155,682 | -2.7% |
| Count | 108 | 100 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fashingbauer bearers went from 108 to 100 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 4,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #155,682.
FAQ
Fashingbauer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fashingbauer?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Fashingbauer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Fashingbauer?
Fashingbauer ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Fashingbauer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Fashingbauer.
Has Fashingbauer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fashingbauer went from 108 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Fashingbauer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashingbauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Fashingbauer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fashingbauer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Fashingbauer (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 Fashingbauer mean?
A German surname derived from occupational roots meaning "cooper" or "barrel 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 Fashingbauer (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 many people are called Fashingbauer?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Fashingbauer is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.