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

Mausolf, 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 Mausolf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mausolf in America

Mausolf is the 45569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mausolf surname appeared 469 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 Mausolf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mausolf 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 Mausolf

The surname Mausolf is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages in Central Europe. It is derived from the German words "Maus" meaning mouse, and "wolf" meaning wolf, suggesting an ancestral connection to professions or regions associated with those animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mausolf name can be found in the Bavarian town of Nürnberg, where a family bearing the name resided in the 14th century. Historical records from 1382 mention a Johann Mausolf, a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

As the name spread throughout the German states, variations in spelling emerged, including Mausolff, Mausolff, and Mausollf. These alternative spellings were often influenced by local dialects and scribal traditions.

In the 16th century, the Mausolf name gained prominence in the city of Leipzig, where a family of scholars and intellectuals contributed significantly to the cultural and intellectual life of the city. Notable among them was Johannes Mausolf (1512-1587), a renowned theologian and author who published several influential works on Protestant theology.

The name also appears in historical records from the Rhineland region, where a family of Mausolfs were prominent landowners and vineyard operators in the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable figure was Matthias Mausolf (1670-1734), a successful winemaker whose estate was renowned for its high-quality Riesling wines.

In the 19th century, the Mausolf name gained recognition in the arts and literature. Carl Mausolf (1819-1895), a German painter and illustrator, was celebrated for his vivid depictions of rural life and landscapes in the Romantic tradition.

As the Mausolf family spread across Europe and eventually to other continents through migration, the name took on new forms and variations. In North America, for instance, the name is sometimes spelled as Mausolff or Mausolf, reflecting the influence of different linguistic backgrounds and regional dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mausolf

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

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

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