2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fuchser
German surname derived from the word "Fuchs" meaning fox, likely an occupational name or nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Fuchser. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fuchser 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Fuchser in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuchser, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fuchser
The surname FUCHSER is of German origin, originating in the regions of Bavaria and Austria during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old High German word "fuhs," meaning "fox," likely referring to someone with reddish hair or a cunning or sly personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FUCHSER can be found in the Bavarian town records of Regensburg, dated around 1425, where a certain Hans Fuchser is mentioned as a local landowner. In the 16th century, the name appears in various church registers and municipal documents across southern Germany and Austria, with variations such as Fuchszer, Fuxer, and Füchser.
The FUCHSER name is also found in the Österreichisches Adelsarchiv (Austrian Nobility Archive) from the 17th century, suggesting that some members of the family had attained noble status. A notable figure was Johann Georg Fuchser (1680-1748), a renowned architect and master builder who designed several churches and public buildings in Vienna and its surrounding areas.
In the 18th century, the name FUCHSER gained prominence in the literary world with Johann Michael Fuchser (1723-1789), a German poet and playwright from Nuremberg. His works, which included comedies and satirical plays, were widely performed and published during his lifetime.
Another notable individual with the FUCHSER surname was Karl Fuchser (1859-1927), a German-born architect who emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century. He designed several prominent buildings in New York City, including the St. Regis Hotel and the Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In the 20th century, Hans Fuchser (1901-1987) was a German artist and illustrator known for his detailed etchings and woodcuts depicting rural life and landscapes. His works are held in various museums and private collections across Europe.
While the FUCHSER name has its origins in Germany and Austria, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration, with descendants bearing this surname now found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fuchser
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuchser, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Fuchser 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 Fuchser surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 108
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fuchser
Fuchser 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-8 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,810 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,742 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 16,810 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Up 3,742 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 Fuchser 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 | #147,253 | #143,511 | 2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 118 | 5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fuchser bearers went from 112 to 118 (+5.4% change). The surname moved up 3,742 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #143,511.
FAQ
Fuchser surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fuchser?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Fuchser. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Fuchser?
Fuchser ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Fuchser. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Fuchser.
Has Fuchser become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fuchser went from 112 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 6 (+5.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Fuchser?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuchser, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Fuchser in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fuchser appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Black (2.5%), Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Fuchser (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 Fuchser mean?
German surname derived from the word "Fuchs" meaning fox, likely an occupational name or nickname. 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 Fuchser (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 Fuchser?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.