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

Paust, 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 Paust surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paust in America

Paust is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paust surname appeared 150 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 Paust.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paust 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 Paust

The surname "PAUST" has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "paust," which referred to a person who worked as a drummer or a maker of drums. The name likely originated in the region of Bavaria, where many families adopted occupational surnames during this period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "PAUST" can be found in a document from the town of Augsburg, dated 1287, which mentions a certain "Hans Paust" as a resident. It is possible that this individual was employed as a drummer or worked in the production of drums, leading to the adoption of the surname.

In the 15th century, the name "PAUST" appeared in several historical records, including a land deed from the city of Nuremberg, which referenced a "Friedrich Paust" as a landowner. This suggests that by this time, the surname had become more widely established and was being passed down through generations.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "PAUST" was Johann Paust, born in 1520 in the town of Heidelberg. He was a renowned scholar and theologian, known for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the religious landscape of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname "PAUST" was Maria Paust, born in 1678 in the city of Munich. She was a celebrated artist and painter, known for her intricate portraits and religious scenes. Her works were highly sought after by noble patrons and can still be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, the name "PAUST" was associated with a notable family from the town of Bamberg. The Paust family owned a successful brewing business, and their beer was widely distributed throughout the region. This connection to the brewing industry further reinforced the occupational origins of the surname.

As time progressed, the surname "PAUST" continued to spread across Germany and neighboring regions, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different areas. While the specific origins and meanings of surnames can sometimes become obscured over time, the name "PAUST" has maintained a strong connection to its Germanic roots and occupational beginnings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paust

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

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

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