2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Natusch
A habitational surname of German origin, referring to someone from Nathusen or a similar place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 159 Americans carry the last name Natusch. That puts it at #128,411 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,155,688 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Natusch 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
159
1 in 2,155,688
Census rank
#128,411
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
139
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 139 bearers of the surname Natusch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 128411th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Natusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Natusch
The surname Natusch is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century in the region of Saxony. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Natsch," which referred to wet or marshy land. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for individuals residing near wetlands or marshes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Natusch name can be found in the parish records of the town of Großenhain, located in the present-day state of Saxony, Germany. In 1602, a certain Johann Natusch was documented as residing in the area, lending credence to the surname's longevity.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Natusch family appeared to have established a foothold in various parts of Saxony, with records indicating their presence in cities such as Leipzig and Dresden. A notable figure from this period was Johann Gottfried Natusch (1673-1741), a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig.
As the centuries progressed, the Natusch name spread beyond the borders of Saxony, with descendants settling in other regions of Germany and neighboring European countries. One such individual was Carl Friedrich Natusch (1770-1835), a Prussian military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
In the 19th century, members of the Natusch family ventured further afield, with some emigrating to distant lands. One prominent example is Friedrich August Natusch (1808-1876), a German-born explorer and naturalist who spent several years conducting scientific expeditions in South America, particularly in Brazil and Venezuela.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the Natusch surname was Max Natusch (1859-1935), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of several cities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Berlin and Düsseldorf.
While the Natusch name has its origins firmly rooted in Germany, it has since spread across the globe, with descendants and bearers of the surname found in various countries and continents. However, the name's etymology and historical significance remain inextricably linked to its Germanic roots and the wetlands that once inspired its inception.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Natusch
Among Census respondents with the surname Natusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Natusch 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 Natusch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 121
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 10
- Two or more races3.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.2% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Natusch
Natusch 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+10 bearers (+9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 529 places
2020
#128,411
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
+19 bearers (+15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 10,817 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.1%) | Up 529 places |
| 2020 | #128,411 | 139 | 0.05 | +19 bearers (+15.8%) | Up 10,817 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 Natusch 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 | #139,228 | #128,411 | 7.8% |
| Count | 120 | 139 | 15.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 16.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Natusch bearers went from 120 to 139 (+15.8% change). The surname moved up 10,817 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #128,411.
FAQ
Natusch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Natusch?
Name Census estimates that about 159 living Americans carry the surname Natusch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,155,688 residents.
How common is Natusch?
Natusch ranks #128,411 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 139 people with the surname Natusch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (159), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Natusch.
Has Natusch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Natusch went from 120 recorded bearers to 139. That is an increase of 19 (+15.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #139,228 to #128,411.
What does the Census say about the background of Natusch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Natusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Natusch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Natusch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), Hispanic (7.2%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Natusch (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 Natusch mean?
A habitational surname of German origin, referring to someone from Nathusen or a similar place name. 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 Natusch (0.05 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 Natusch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.