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

Paetsch, 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 Paetsch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paetsch in America

Paetsch is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paetsch surname appeared 194 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 Paetsch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paetsch 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 Paetsch

The surname Paetsch is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, in what is now eastern Germany. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "paet," which translates to "path" or "trail." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a well-traveled path or worked as a guide or pathfinder.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paetsch appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dated to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in reference to a landowner named Heinrich Paetsch, who held property near the town of Meissen.

In the 15th century, the name Paetsch can be found in the records of the city of Leipzig, where a merchant named Johannes Paetsch is listed as a member of the local guild. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its initial rural origins and was becoming established in urban centers as well.

During the 16th century, the Paetsch family gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. One notable figure from this time was Hans Paetsch (1498-1576), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who commissioned several works of religious art for local churches.

In the 17th century, the Paetsch name appears in the records of the city of Berlin, where a family of brewers and innkeepers bearing the name established a successful business. One member of this family, Friedrich Paetsch (1628-1704), is mentioned in historical accounts as a respected citizen and philanthropist.

As the centuries progressed, the Paetsch name continued to be found across various regions of Germany, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in fields such as academia, military service, and the arts. Notable examples include the philosopher and theologian Karl Paetsch (1789-1864), the military officer Wilhelm Paetsch (1812-1888), and the composer and pianist Max Paetsch (1860-1932).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paetsch

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

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

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