2000
#21,349
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,143
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.42
Rare Last name
Hauschild
A German surname that may derive from the words "haus" (house) and "child" (child).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,230 Americans carry the last name Hauschild. That puts it at #24,318 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.36 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 278,662 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hauschild 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
1.2K
1 in 278,662
Census rank
#24,318
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,073 bearers of the surname Hauschild in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.36 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 24318th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hauschild, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the name Hauschild can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, primarily in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia in central Germany.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hauschild
Among Census respondents with the surname Hauschild, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Hauschild 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 Hauschild surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 984
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 41
- Two or more races2.6% · 28
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 14
- Black or African American0.6% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hauschild
Hauschild 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
#22,749
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,126
-17 bearers (-1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Down 1,400 places
2020
#24,318
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,073
-53 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.36
Rank movement Down 1,569 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,349 | 1,143 | 0.42 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #22,749 | 1,126 | 0.38 | -17 bearers (-1.5%) | Down 1,400 places |
| 2020 | #24,318 | 1,073 | 0.36 | -53 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 1,569 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 Hauschild 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 | #22,749 | #24,318 | -6.9% |
| Count | 1,126 | 1,073 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hauschild bearers went from 1,126 to 1,073 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 1,569 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,749 to #24,318.
FAQ
Hauschild surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hauschild?
Name Census estimates that about 1,230 living Americans carry the surname Hauschild. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 278,662 residents.
How common is Hauschild?
Hauschild ranks #24,318 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.36 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 1,073 people with the surname Hauschild. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,230), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.36 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.36 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 Hauschild.
Has Hauschild become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hauschild went from 1,126 recorded bearers to 1,073. That is a decrease of 53 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #22,749 to #24,318.
What does the Census say about the background of Hauschild?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hauschild, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Hauschild in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (984 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hauschild appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Hauschild (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 Hauschild mean?
A German surname that may derive from the words "haus" (house) and "child" (child). 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 Hauschild (0.36 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 Hauschild?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Hauschild at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.