2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Hausherr
A German surname meaning "master of the house" or "landlord".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Hausherr. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hausherr 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Hausherr in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hausherr, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hausherr
The surname HAUSHERR originated from the German-speaking regions of central Europe, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German words "haus" meaning house and "herr" meaning lord or master, suggesting the name may have originally referred to the owner or master of a household.
One of the earliest documented instances of the surname HAUSHERR can be found in a historical record from the town of Strasbourg, located in the Alsace region of modern-day France, dating back to 1387. This record mentions a certain Hans HAUSHERR, a merchant and landowner.
In the 15th century, the HAUSHERR name appeared in various records from the German states, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. One notable figure from this period was Johann HAUSHERR (1450-1509), a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a counselor to the Duke of Bavaria.
The surname HAUSHERR also has connections to several place names in Germany and Switzerland. For instance, the village of Hausherren in the Swiss canton of Bern is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the HAUSHERR surname.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the HAUSHERR name continued to spread across German-speaking regions. One notable individual was Andreas HAUSHERR (1572-1638), a Protestant theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen in Germany.
In the 18th century, the HAUSHERR surname gained prominence in the field of art and architecture. Johann Michael HAUSHERR (1708-1786) was a renowned architect and sculptor from Augsburg, Bavaria, known for his intricate works in churches and palaces across southern Germany.
As the HAUSHERR name spread further, it also appeared in records from other European countries. For example, in the 19th century, there were notable individuals with this surname in Austria, such as the painter Gustav HAUSHERR (1820-1887) and the writer and journalist Leopold HAUSHERR (1847-1911).
Over the centuries, the HAUSHERR surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including law, academia, theology, art, and architecture. While the name may have originated from a reference to household ownership or mastery, it has since evolved to represent a diverse lineage across German-speaking regions and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hausherr
Among Census respondents with the surname Hausherr, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hausherr 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 Hausherr surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hausherr
Hausherr appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+9 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,770 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 10,770 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 Hausherr 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 | #160,975 | #150,205 | 6.7% |
| Count | 100 | 109 | 9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hausherr bearers went from 100 to 109 (+9.0% change). The surname moved up 10,770 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #150,205.
FAQ
Hausherr surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hausherr?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Hausherr. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Hausherr?
Hausherr ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Hausherr. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Hausherr.
Has Hausherr become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hausherr went from 100 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 9 (+9.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Hausherr?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hausherr, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Hausherr in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hausherr appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Hausherr (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 Hausherr mean?
A German surname meaning "master of the house" or "landlord". 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 Hausherr (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 people have the surname Hausherr?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.