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

Rausch, 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 Rausch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rausch in America

Rausch is the 4224th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rausch surname appeared 8,398 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Rausch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rausch 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 Rausch

The surname Rausch is of German origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "rousc," which means "rushing" or "roaring," likely referring to the sound of a rapidly flowing stream or river.

The name was first recorded in the 13th century in the region of Bavaria, where it was often associated with individuals living near such water sources. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Heinrich Rausch, a landowner mentioned in a document from the town of Regensburg in 1287.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Rausch name appeared in various records and manuscripts across southern Germany, with slight variations in spelling, such as Rausche, Rausch, and Rauschel. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal preferences.

In the 14th century, the name was also found in the Domesday Book, a record of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in England. This suggests that some bearers of the name may have migrated from Germany to England during that period.

One notable figure with the surname Rausch was Johann Rausch, a German architect and stonemason born in Nuremberg in 1477. He is credited with designing several influential Renaissance-style buildings in his hometown, including the Hirsvogelsaal and the Rathausbrunnen.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Johann Nepomuk Rausch, a German composer and organist born in Bohemia in 1748. He composed numerous sacred works and served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishop of Freising.

In the 19th century, the Rausch name gained further recognition with the birth of Friedrich Rausch (1880-1945), a German army officer and World War I veteran who later became a prominent figure in the Nazi Party's paramilitary organization, the Sturmabteilung (SA).

Alongside these historical figures, the name Rausch has been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Rauschenberg, a town in the state of Hesse, and Rauschenberg Castle, a medieval fortress located in the same region.

Overall, the surname Rausch has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, with connections to both rural and urban settings, as well as notable individuals from various fields, including architecture, music, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rausch

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

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

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