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

Fotsch, 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 Fotsch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fotsch in America

Fotsch is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fotsch surname appeared 151 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 Fotsch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fotsch to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fotsch

The surname FOTSCH has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Fotsch," which means "stout" or "plump." The name was initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a stocky or robust build.

In the early 1500s, the name FOTSCH appeared in various records and documents in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest known mentions was in a church register from the town of Nuremberg in 1528, where a man named Hans FOTSCH was listed as a resident.

During the 17th century, the FOTSCH surname gained prominence in the city of Augsburg, a prominent trading center in southern Germany. Historical records from that time show several individuals bearing the name, including a merchant named Jakob FOTSCH (1612-1684) and a renowned clockmaker, Christoph FOTSCH (1642-1711).

As the FOTSCH family expanded across Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Fotsche, Foetsch, and Fötsch. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

One notable figure in the history of the FOTSCH name was Johann FOTSCH (1741-1819), a celebrated composer and organist from Leipzig. His compositions for organ and church choir were widely performed during his lifetime and contributed to the rich musical heritage of the city.

Another prominent individual was Wilhelm FOTSCH (1806-1878), a German philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy. His works, such as "Die Grundlagen der Ethik" (The Foundations of Ethics), were widely studied in academic circles of the time.

In the 19th century, the FOTSCH surname also gained recognition in the field of medicine. Dr. Emil FOTSCH (1832-1908) was a renowned physician and pioneer in the study of infectious diseases, making significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of various illnesses.

As the FOTSCH family dispersed throughout Germany and beyond, the name found its way into other European countries, including Austria, Switzerland, and even parts of Eastern Europe, where it underwent further variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fotsch

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

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 Fotsch 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fotsch has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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