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

Preusch, 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 Preusch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preusch in America

Preusch is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preusch surname appeared 118 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 Preusch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preusch 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 Preusch

The surname Preusch is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was recorded as early as the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "preuschen," which means "to boast" or "to brag." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a boastful or arrogant demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Preusch can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the year 1286. The document mentions a person named "Johannes Preusch," suggesting the surname's use during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Preusch appears in the Bairische Stammtafeln, a genealogical record of noble families from Bavaria. This reference indicates that the name was not only present in the region but also held some degree of prominence or status.

The name Preusch has also been linked to various place names throughout Germany. For instance, the town of Preuschdorf in Saxony may have been named after someone bearing the surname Preusch, or vice versa, with the name originating from the place name.

One notable figure in history with the surname Preusch was Johann Preusch (1525-1598), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Saxony and worked closely with Martin Luther, contributing to the translation of the Bible into German.

Another individual of historical significance was Christoph Preusch (1660-1732), a German composer and organist from Saxony. He is known for his contributions to the development of baroque music and his compositions for the organ.

In the realm of literature, the name Preusch is associated with Johanna Preusch (1810-1878), a German writer and poet from Bavaria. Her works often explored themes of romanticism and nature, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of her time.

The Preusch surname can also be found in the records of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), a conflict that ravaged much of Central Europe. Historical accounts mention several soldiers and military leaders with the name Preusch, though specific details are scarce.

Finally, in the 19th century, there was a notable figure named Karl Preusch (1823-1901), a German businessman and industrialist from Saxony. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in his region and contributed to the economic growth of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preusch

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

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

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