2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rauschert
A German surname derived from words meaning "loud" or "noisy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Rauschert. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rauschert 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Rauschert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rauschert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rauschert
The surname Rauschert is of German origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in Central Europe. It likely originated from the German word "rauschen," which means "to rustle" or "to murmur," often referring to the sound of flowing water or wind in the trees.
One possible explanation for the name's origin is that it may have been derived from a location near a river or stream, where the sound of rushing water was prominent. Alternatively, it could have been associated with an area known for its dense forests or woodlands, where the rustling of leaves and branches was a common occurrence.
The earliest known record of the Rauschert name dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various medieval documents and manuscripts from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, surnames were becoming more common, and many were derived from occupations, physical attributes, or geographic locations.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Rauschert (1510-1578) was a prominent Protestant theologian and reformer from Saxony. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation Movement and was a close associate of Martin Luther.
Another individual of historical significance was Hans Rauschert (1620-1675), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg, known for his intricate depictions of landscapes and architectural scenes.
The name Rauschert can also be traced back to the town of Rauschen, located in what was once East Prussia (now part of Russia). This town, situated near the Baltic Sea, may have influenced the name's origin due to its proximity to the sound of crashing waves.
In the 18th century, a renowned Rauschert was Johann Georg Rauschert (1740-1805), a German composer and organist who contributed significantly to the development of church music during the Classical period.
Another notable figure was Heinrich Rauschert (1870-1938), a German architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings and public spaces in Berlin and other German cities during the early 20th century.
Throughout history, variations of the name Rauschert have included Rauscher, Rauschler, and Rauschenberg, reflecting regional differences in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained connected to the natural sounds of water, wind, and the rustling of foliage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rauschert
Among Census respondents with the surname Rauschert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Rauschert 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 Rauschert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 100
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rauschert
Rauschert 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,969 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-13 bearers (-10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,411 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 6,969 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.8%) | Down 12,411 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 Rauschert 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 | #139,228 | #151,639 | -8.9% |
| Count | 120 | 107 | -10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rauschert bearers went from 120 to 107 (-10.8% change). The surname moved down 12,411 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #151,639.
FAQ
Rauschert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rauschert?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Rauschert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Rauschert?
Rauschert ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Rauschert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Rauschert.
Has Rauschert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rauschert went from 120 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Rauschert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rauschert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Rauschert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rauschert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Rauschert (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 Rauschert mean?
A German surname derived from words meaning "loud" or "noisy". 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 Rauschert (0.04 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 Rauschert?
See how many people have the last name Rauschert on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.