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

Mauch, 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 Mauch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mauch in America

Mauch is the 13142nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mauch surname appeared 2,329 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mauch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mauch 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 Mauch

The surname "MAUCH" is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "maht," meaning "power" or "strength," suggesting that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who possessed these qualities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dated back to the year 1368. The entry refers to a "Johannes Mauch," indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various town records across Germany, including the "Bürgerbuch" (citizen's book) of the city of Nuremberg. This document, dated 1432, mentions a "Hans Mauch," providing further evidence of the name's presence in the region.

During the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with the emergence of notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Johann Mauch (1522-1589), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg. His contributions to the field of law and his influential writings helped solidify the name's reputation.

Another noteworthy figure was Konrad Mauch (1623-1675), a German architect and stonemason who played a significant role in the construction of several churches and civic buildings in the city of Augsburg. His architectural works stand as a testament to the craftsmanship associated with the Mauch name.

In the 18th century, the name found its way into the annals of literature with the birth of Johann Mauch (1737-1801), a German poet and writer known for his contributions to the Sturm und Drang literary movement. His poetic works and philosophical writings garnered recognition during his lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the Mauch surname continued to spread across various regions of Germany and beyond. One prominent individual bearing the name in more recent history was Hans Mauch (1837-1888), a German explorer and geographer who made significant contributions to the exploration of southern Africa, particularly in the areas of modern-day Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

While the surname Mauch has its roots in Germany, it has since been carried by individuals across different parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of families and the enduring legacy of this historical name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mauch

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

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

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