2000
#56,120
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 341
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Partsch
A Slavic surname derived from "parc" meaning a wooded area or forest.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 407 Americans carry the last name Partsch. That puts it at #61,138 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 842,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Partsch 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
407
1 in 842,148
Census rank
#61,138
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
355
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 355 bearers of the surname Partsch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 61138th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Partsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Partsch
The surname PARTSCH is of German origin, originating in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Parz," which referred to a small plot of land or a parcel of land. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked on or owned a small piece of land, such as a farmer or landowner.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname PARTSCH can be traced back to various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Silesia. In the 16th century, the name appeared in several local records and documents, sometimes with variations in spelling, such as "Partsche" or "Partschke."
One notable historical reference to the name PARTSCH can be found in the records of the town of Zittau, located in Saxony. In the late 16th century, a certain Johann PARTSCH was mentioned as a prominent citizen and landowner in the area.
As the name spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it began to appear in various forms and spellings. For instance, in the 18th century, a family with the surname PARTSCH settled in the region of Bohemia, which was then part of the Austrian Empire. Here, their name was sometimes spelled as "Partschke" or "Partzsch."
Throughout history, several individuals with the surname PARTSCH have achieved notable accomplishments or recognition:
1. Johann PARTSCH (1766-1824) - A German botanist and explorer, known for his extensive research on the flora of the Carpathian Mountains.
2. Paul PARTSCH (1791-1856) - A German geographer and cartographer, known for his influential works on the geography of the Balkan region.
3. Joseph PARTSCH (1851-1925) - An Austrian geographer and geologist, who made significant contributions to the study of the physical geography of the Eastern Alps.
4. Carl PARTSCH (1855-1932) - A German classical philologist and linguist, renowned for his work on ancient Greek dialects and inscriptions.
5. Konstantin PARTSCH (1857-1928) - A German jurist and legal scholar, known for his expertise in Roman law and its influence on modern legal systems.
As the PARTSCH surname spread across Europe and beyond, it continued to evolve and adapt to local linguistic and cultural influences, resulting in various spelling variations and regional variations of the name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Partsch
Among Census respondents with the surname Partsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Partsch 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 Partsch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 314
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.8% · 17
- Two or more races4.2% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Partsch
Partsch 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
#59,742
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 338
-3 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 3,622 places
2020
#61,138
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 355
+17 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Down 1,396 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #56,120 | 341 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #59,742 | 338 | 0.11 | -3 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 3,622 places |
| 2020 | #61,138 | 355 | 0.12 | +17 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 1,396 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 Partsch 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 | #59,742 | #61,138 | -2.3% |
| Count | 338 | 355 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.12 | 8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Partsch bearers went from 338 to 355 (+5.0% change). The surname moved down 1,396 positions in the national ranking, going from #59,742 to #61,138.
FAQ
Partsch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Partsch?
Name Census estimates that about 407 living Americans carry the surname Partsch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 842,148 residents.
How common is Partsch?
Partsch ranks #61,138 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.12 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 355 people with the surname Partsch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (407), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.12 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 Partsch.
Has Partsch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Partsch went from 338 recorded bearers to 355. That is an increase of 17 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #59,742 to #61,138.
What does the Census say about the background of Partsch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Partsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Partsch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (314 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Partsch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Partsch (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 Partsch mean?
A Slavic surname derived from "parc" meaning a wooded area or forest. 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 Partsch (0.12 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 common is the surname Partsch?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Partsch? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.