2000
#102,691
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 162
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Kauser
An Arabic surname meaning "successful", "prosperous", or "affluent".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 313 Americans carry the last name Kauser. That puts it at #76,032 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,095,062 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kauser 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Kauser with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
313
1 in 1,095,062
Census rank
#76,032
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
273
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 273 bearers of the surname Kauser in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 76032nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kauser, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 54.9%. The next largest groups are White (40.3%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kauser
The surname "KAUSER" is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "Qauser," which means "archer" or "archer's bow." This indicates that the name likely has its roots in the Middle East, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language during ancient times.
The name can be traced back to the medieval era, when skilled archers played a significant role in warfare and hunting. It is possible that the surname was initially given to individuals who excelled in archery or were associated with the profession of bow-making.
Historical records from the 12th and 13th centuries in regions like Persia and the Levant mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Qausar" and "Qawsar." These early spellings suggest that the name evolved over time, influenced by regional dialects and linguistic changes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "KAUSER" can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which documented a prominent archer named Kauser al-Dimashqi, born in Damascus in 1321. He was renowned for his exceptional skill with the bow and served as a personal guard to a local ruler.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Kauser Khan rose to prominence as a military commander in the Mughal Empire. He was born in 1522 and played a crucial role in several campaigns, earning recognition for his strategic prowess and leadership abilities.
Another historical figure of note was Kauser Ali, a renowned poet and scholar from Persia, born in 1675. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were highly regarded during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.
The name "KAUSER" also has connections to certain place names, particularly in regions with a strong Arabic influence. For instance, the town of Qawsar in modern-day Syria is believed to have derived its name from the same linguistic root as the surname.
Throughout history, several other individuals bearing the surname "KAUSER" have made their mark in various fields, including Kauser Mirza, an influential 18th-century diplomat from the Ottoman Empire, and Kauser Jamal, a celebrated 19th-century artist from Egypt known for his intricate calligraphic works.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kauser
Among Census respondents with the surname Kauser, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 54.9%. The next largest groups are White (40.3%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Kauser 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 Kauser surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander54.9% · 150
- White40.3% · 110
- Two or more races2.6% · 7
- Black or African American1.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kauser
Kauser 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
#86,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 216
+54 bearers (+33.3%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 16,377 places
2020
#76,032
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 273
+57 bearers (+26.4%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 10,282 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #102,691 | 162 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #86,314 | 216 | 0.07 | +54 bearers (+33.3%) | Up 16,377 places |
| 2020 | #76,032 | 273 | 0.09 | +57 bearers (+26.4%) | Up 10,282 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 Kauser 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 | #86,314 | #76,032 | 11.9% |
| Count | 216 | 273 | 26.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.09 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kauser bearers went from 216 to 273 (+26.4% change). The surname moved up 10,282 positions in the national ranking, going from #86,314 to #76,032.
FAQ
Kauser surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kauser?
Name Census estimates that about 313 living Americans carry the surname Kauser. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,095,062 residents.
How common is Kauser?
Kauser ranks #76,032 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 273 people with the surname Kauser. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (313), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Kauser.
Has Kauser become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kauser went from 216 recorded bearers to 273. That is an increase of 57 (+26.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #86,314 to #76,032.
What does the Census say about the background of Kauser?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kauser, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 54.9%. The next largest groups are White (40.3%) 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kauser in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.9% (150 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kauser appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (54.9%), White (40.3%), 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 Kauser (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 Kauser mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "successful", "prosperous", or "affluent". 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 Kauser (0.09 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 last name Kauser?
Find out how many people are called Kauser on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.