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

Lausen, 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 Lausen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lausen in America

Lausen is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lausen surname appeared 190 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 Lausen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lausen 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 Lausen

The surname LAUSEN is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "laus," meaning "lynx" or "bobcat." The name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an area inhabited by these wild cats or perhaps someone who had a reputation for being stealthy or cunning like a lynx.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAUSEN can be found in a 14th-century document from the region of Bavaria, where a person named Johann Lausen was mentioned as a landowner. In the 16th century, there are records of a family named Lausen residing in the town of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and commerce at the time.

The name LAUSEN appears to have variants in its spelling over the centuries, including Lauschen, Lausser, and Laussen. These variations may have emerged due to regional dialects or the individual preferences of families or scribes who recorded the name.

In the early 17th century, a notable figure with the surname LAUSEN was Hans Lausen, a skilled goldsmith who created intricate works for the nobility in the city of Augsburg. His craftsmanship was highly regarded, and some of his pieces are still preserved in museums today.

Another historical figure bearing the name LAUSEN was Katharina Lausen, a midwife who lived in the town of Heidelberg in the late 17th century. She gained recognition for her expertise in assisting with difficult births and her care for mothers and newborns.

In the 19th century, a renowned composer and organist named Franz Lausen (1825-1899) gained prominence in Germany. He composed numerous works for the church and was celebrated for his virtuosic organ performances.

While the name LAUSEN may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, likely through migration and travel. Over the centuries, individuals with this surname have made their mark in various fields, from craftsmanship and medicine to music and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lausen

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

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

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