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

Hauschild, 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 Hauschild surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hauschild in America

Hauschild is the 22749th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hauschild surname appeared 1,126 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 Hauschild.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hauschild 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 Hauschild

The surname Hauschild is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is a compound name derived from the Old German words "haus," meaning house or household, and "schild," meaning shield or protector. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for a person who was a guardian or defender of a household or manor.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Hauschild can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, primarily in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia in central Germany. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Hans Hauschild, a landowner mentioned in a deed from the town of Zwickau in 1437, and Konrad Hauschild, a merchant listed in the city records of Leipzig in 1492.

During the medieval period, the name Hauschild was also associated with various places and settlements, such as the village of Hauschild near Weimar, which was first mentioned in a chronicle from 1289. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locational surname, referring to individuals who hailed from or lived in areas with a similar place name.

As the centuries progressed, the Hauschild surname continued to spread across German-speaking regions, and several notable individuals bearing this name emerged. One such figure was Johann Hauschild (1826-1899), a prominent German educator and philologist who served as the director of the Königliche Realschule in Berlin and published works on classical literature.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Hauschild name was Friedrich Wilhelm Hauschild (1868-1947), a German artist and illustrator known for his intricate woodcut prints depicting scenes from folklore and fairy tales. His works were widely acclaimed and exhibited in major galleries across Europe during the early 20th century.

In the realm of literature, the German novelist and playwright Karl Hauschild (1899-1975) gained recognition for his works exploring social themes and the lives of working-class characters in post-World War II Germany. His novels, such as "Das Schiff" (The Ship) and "Die Nacht der Rebellen" (The Night of the Rebels), were acclaimed for their realistic portrayal of contemporary issues.

The Hauschild surname also found its way into the world of science and technology. Erich Hauschild (1901-1986) was a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early television technology. He held numerous patents and was instrumental in the advancement of cathode ray tube displays and electronic imaging systems.

While the surname Hauschild may have originated from humble beginnings as a descriptive term or locational identifier, it has since been carried by individuals from various walks of life, leaving an indelible mark across various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hauschild

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

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

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