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

Puch, 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 Puch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puch in America

Puch is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puch surname appeared 291 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 Puch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puch 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 Puch

The surname PUCH is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 12th century in the regions of Bavaria and Austria. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "puhho," which referred to a small hill or mound, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided near such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PUCH name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Reichenbacensis, a medieval document from the 13th century that chronicles the history of the Reichenbach Abbey in Bavaria. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Pucho" and "Pucharius," suggesting its evolution over time.

During the 14th century, the PUCH name gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where a prominent merchant family bearing this surname established themselves as successful traders and entrepreneurs. Johannes PUCH (1320-1387) was a respected member of this family and served as a city councilor in Nuremberg.

In the 16th century, the PUCH name found its way into the annals of Austrian history. Andreas PUCH (1516-1590), a renowned architect and master builder, was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Vienna, including the Hofburg Palace and the Church of St. Michael.

Another notable figure was Johann Baptist PUCH (1742-1815), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Elector of Bavaria in Munich. His compositions, particularly his church music, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

The PUCH name also has a connection to the automotive industry. In 1890, Johann PUCH (1862-1914), an Austrian industrialist, founded the Puch Werke AG, a company that initially manufactured bicycles and later expanded into motorcycle and automobile production. The Puch brand became renowned for its innovative designs and quality vehicles.

Throughout history, the PUCH surname has been carried by numerous individuals across various fields, including artists, scholars, and military leaders. While not an exhaustive list, some other notable bearers of this name include the German painter Johann Christoph PUCH (1685-1768), the Austrian theologian Franz PUCH (1796-1878), and General Wilhelm PUCH (1892-1969), a distinguished officer in the German Wehrmacht during World War II.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puch

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

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

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