2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Mundschau
A surname derived from a German phrase meaning "mouth viewing" or "oral inspection."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Mundschau. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mundschau 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Mundschau in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mundschau, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.1%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mundschau
The surname Mundschau is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire.
The name Mundschau is derived from the Old German words "mund" meaning "mouth" and "schau" meaning "view" or "gaze". It is thought to have originally referred to a person's profession or occupation, likely a watchman or sentry tasked with keeping a watchful eye or "mouth view" over a particular area or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mundschau can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a renowned historical work published in 1493. This manuscript mentions a certain Hans Mundschau, a respected citizen of the town of Augsburg, who lived in the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, the name appears in several municipal records and tax registers from various towns in Bavaria, indicating that it was a well-established surname during that time period. One notable individual from this era was Johann Mundschau, a skilled blacksmith born in Regensburg in 1543, who was renowned for his intricate metalwork.
As the centuries progressed, the Mundschau name spread across different regions of Germany, with some families adopting variations in spelling, such as Mundschauer or Mundtschau. One prominent figure was Friedrich Mundschau, a philosopher and scholar born in Heidelberg in 1687, who made significant contributions to the field of ethics.
In the 19th century, the Mundschau name gained further recognition with the birth of Karl Mundschau (1844-1912), a renowned architect from Munich whose notable works included the design of several grand public buildings and churches.
Another notable individual with the surname Mundschau was Elise Mundschau (1873-1949), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Berlin. She played a pivotal role in establishing several progressive schools and advocating for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.
Throughout history, the surname Mundschau has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including craftsmen, academics, artists, and professionals, reflecting the diverse and rich heritage associated with this name of German origin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mundschau
Among Census respondents with the surname Mundschau, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.1%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mundschau 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 Mundschau surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.9% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino12.1% · 13
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mundschau
Mundschau appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Up 6,793 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 Mundschau 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 | #158,432 | #151,639 | 4.3% |
| Count | 102 | 107 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mundschau bearers went from 102 to 107 (+4.9% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #151,639.
FAQ
Mundschau surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mundschau?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Mundschau. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Mundschau?
Mundschau ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Mundschau. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mundschau.
Has Mundschau become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mundschau went from 102 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 5 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Mundschau?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mundschau, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.1%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Mundschau in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mundschau appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.9%), Hispanic (12.1%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Mundschau (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 Mundschau mean?
A surname derived from a German phrase meaning "mouth viewing" or "oral inspection." 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 Mundschau (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Mundschau?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.