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

Laus, 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 Laus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laus in America

Laus is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laus surname appeared 241 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 Laus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laus 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 Laus

The surname Laus is believed to have originated from the Old German word "laus" which means "laurel" or "bay leaf." It is thought to have first appeared in the German-speaking regions of Europe in the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laus can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 13th century. This document mentions a individual named Henricus Laus, who was a landowner in the region of Bavaria.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the name Laus residing in the town of Augsburg, which was a prosperous trading center during the Renaissance period. It is possible that this family may have been involved in the trading of laurel leaves or other spices.

The name Laus also appears in the Stadtbücher, which were the official records of the city of Cologne, in the 16th century. These records mention a merchant named Johann Laus who was involved in the textile trade.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname Laus was Peter Laus (1518-1578), a German theologian and reformer who was a follower of Martin Luther. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a vocal critic of the Catholic Church.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Johann Laus (1670-1731), a German composer and organist who was known for his sacred music compositions. He served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishop of Münster and his works were widely performed in churches throughout Germany.

In the 19th century, there was a notable German painter named Wilhelm Laus (1803-1876) who was known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and are now part of several museum collections.

The surname Laus can also be found in other European countries, although its origins are likely traced back to the German regions. For instance, there are records of individuals with the name Laus living in parts of France and Italy during the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Throughout history, the surname Laus has been associated with various professions, including landowners, merchants, clergy, artists, and musicians. While it may not be as common as some other surnames, it has left its mark across different regions of Europe over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laus

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Laus, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!