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

Jauss, 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 Jauss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jauss in America

Jauss is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jauss surname appeared 217 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 Jauss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jauss 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 Jauss

The surname JAUSS is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old High German word "jause," which referred to a mid-afternoon meal or snack. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations or trades related to food preparation or service.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JAUSS name can be found in the town of Augsburg, Germany, where a merchant named Hans Jauss was mentioned in historical records from the year 1547. The name also appeared in various church registers and tax records throughout southern Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the JAUSS name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Jauss (1720-1786), a renowned German artist and engraver. His works, which included engravings and etchings, were widely celebrated for their intricate details and precision.

Another notable figure bearing the JAUSS surname was Carl Jauss (1854-1927), a German-American engineer who played a significant role in the development of early automotive technologies. He worked alongside the pioneering automotive inventor Gottlieb Daimler and contributed to the design of some of the first gasoline-powered vehicles.

In the realm of literature, the name JAUSS is associated with Hans Robert Jauss (1921-1997), a prominent German literary scholar and theorist. His work on reception theory, which focused on the relationship between texts and their readers, had a profound impact on literary criticism and hermeneutics.

Moving into the 20th century, the JAUSS name gained further recognition with the birth of Hans-Dieter Jauss (1935-2008), a German lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the German Bundestag (federal parliament) for over two decades and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and environmental protection.

While the JAUSS surname may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its history spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various professions, including arts, engineering, literature, and politics. The name's enduring presence serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and contributions of those who have carried it throughout the generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jauss

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

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

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