2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Itschner
A surname of German origin meaning a servant or butler.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Itschner. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Itschner 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Itschner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Itschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Itschner
The surname ITSCHNER is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Itscher" or "Itsner." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "itschen," which means "to itch" or "to scratch," potentially indicating a connection to an occupation or a physical characteristic associated with itching or scratching.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname ITSCHNER can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a renowned historical work published in 1493. The document includes a reference to a certain Hans Itscher, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, the surname ITSCHNER began to appear in various records across different regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Silesia. One notable example is Johannes Itschner, a theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg, who lived from 1506 to 1577. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.
During the 17th century, the spelling of the name evolved further, with variations such as "Itschner" and "Itscher" becoming more prevalent. A prominent figure from this era was Johann Georg Itschner, a German composer and organist who was born in 1624 and died in 1684. His contributions to sacred music and organ compositions were highly regarded in his time.
The 18th century saw the ITSCHNER name spread to various parts of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. One notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Wilhelm Itschner, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1734 to 1803. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 19th century, the ITSCHNER surname continued to be found across Germany and neighboring regions. One famous individual with this name was Karl Itschner, a German painter and illustrator born in 1818. He was renowned for his illustrations in books and magazines, capturing scenes of everyday life and nature with intricate detail.
Throughout its history, the surname ITSCHNER has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, scholars, musicians, and artists. While the exact origin of the name remains somewhat uncertain, its longevity and presence across different regions of Germany and Europe attest to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Itschner
Among Census respondents with the surname Itschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Itschner 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 Itschner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 94
- Two or more races6.6% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Itschner
Itschner 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+6 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,375 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-15 bearers (-12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,035 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 3,375 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.4%) | Down 14,035 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 Itschner 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 | #138,304 | #152,339 | -10.1% |
| Count | 121 | 106 | -12.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Itschner bearers went from 121 to 106 (-12.4% change). The surname moved down 14,035 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #152,339.
FAQ
Itschner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Itschner?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Itschner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Itschner?
Itschner ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Itschner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Itschner.
Has Itschner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Itschner went from 121 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Itschner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Itschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Itschner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Itschner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Two or More Races (6.6%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Itschner (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 Itschner mean?
A surname of German origin meaning a servant or butler. 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 Itschner (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 share the surname Itschner?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.