2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Krusch
A German surname indicating an occupation related to innkeeping or brewing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Krusch. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krusch 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Krusch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krusch
The surname Krusch has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kraus," which means "curly" or "crisp," suggesting that the name was initially associated with someone with curly hair or a distinctive hairstyle.
Krusch was predominantly found in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it first emerged as a distinguishing surname. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Krausch, Krausche, and Krauß, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal conventions of the time.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Krusch was documented as a merchant in the year 1562. Another notable mention is in the Württemberg church records, which list a Johann Krusch as a pastor in the town of Esslingen in 1598.
In the 17th century, the name gained wider recognition with the birth of Johann Krusch (1625-1696), a prominent German theologian and writer who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. His extensive works on theology and philosophy contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another distinguished figure with the surname Krusch was Bruno Krusch (1857-1940), a renowned German historian and philologist. He made significant contributions to the study of medieval texts and was instrumental in publishing critical editions of important historical works, such as the Monumenta Germaniae Historica.
Moving into the 19th century, we find Johann Konrad Krusch (1813-1892), a notable German composer and music educator. He composed numerous works for choir and orchestra and served as the director of the prestigious Leipzig Conservatory.
In the realm of literature, Karl Krusch (1880-1964) was a German writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition. His poetic works, such as "Herbstabende" (Autumn Evenings), gained critical acclaim and resonated with readers of his time.
The Krusch surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Kruschhausen, a village in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, and Kruschefeld, a former municipality in the state of Hesse.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the rich history and notable figures associated with the surname Krusch, it is essential to note that surnames often evolved and spread across regions, leading to diverse lineages and stories within a single name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krusch
Among Census respondents with the surname Krusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Krusch 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 Krusch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 105
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krusch
Krusch 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+7 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,345 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,496 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 2,345 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 1,496 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 Krusch 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 | #147,253 | #145,757 | 1.0% |
| Count | 112 | 115 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krusch bearers went from 112 to 115 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 1,496 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #145,757.
FAQ
Krusch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krusch?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Krusch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Krusch?
Krusch ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Krusch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Krusch.
Has Krusch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krusch went from 112 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Krusch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Krusch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krusch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Black (1.7%). 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 Krusch (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 Krusch mean?
A German surname indicating an occupation related to innkeeping or brewing. 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 Krusch (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 Krusch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.