2000
#13,031
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,157
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.80
Rare Last name
Mauch
Derived from a Middle High German word meaning "bold" or "audacious."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,488 Americans carry the last name Mauch. That puts it at #13,411 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.73 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 137,763 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mauch 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
2.5K
1 in 137,763
Census rank
#13,411
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,170 bearers of the surname Mauch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.73 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13411th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mauch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mauch
Among Census respondents with the surname Mauch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Mauch 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 Mauch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 2,007
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 76
- Two or more races2.6% · 56
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 12
- Black or African American0.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mauch
Mauch 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
#13,142
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,329
+172 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.79
Rank movement Down 111 places
2020
#13,411
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,170
-159 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.73
Rank movement Down 269 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,031 | 2,157 | 0.80 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,142 | 2,329 | 0.79 | +172 bearers (+8.0%) | Down 111 places |
| 2020 | #13,411 | 2,170 | 0.73 | -159 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 269 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 Mauch 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 | #13,142 | #13,411 | -2.0% |
| Count | 2,329 | 2,170 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.79 | 0.73 | -8.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mauch bearers went from 2,329 to 2,170 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 269 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,142 to #13,411.
FAQ
Mauch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mauch?
Name Census estimates that about 2,488 living Americans carry the surname Mauch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 137,763 residents.
How common is Mauch?
Mauch ranks #13,411 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.73 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,170 people with the surname Mauch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,488), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.73 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.73 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mauch.
Has Mauch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mauch went from 2,329 recorded bearers to 2,170. That is a decrease of 159 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,142 to #13,411.
What does the Census say about the background of Mauch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mauch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mauch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (2,007 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mauch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (3.5%), 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 Mauch (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 Mauch mean?
Derived from a Middle High German word meaning "bold" or "audacious." 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 Mauch (0.73 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 surname Mauch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.