2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Raush
German surname derived from the word "rauch" meaning "smoke" or "smoker."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Raush. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Raush 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Raush in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Raush, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Raush
The surname Raush originates from Germany, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "rausch," which means "rush" or "roaring sound," possibly referring to the sound of rushing water or wind.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raush can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church books) of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, Germany, from the year 1584, where a Johann Raush was mentioned. This region, located in the scenic Franconian region of Germany, was likely the area where the name first emerged.
In the 17th century, the Raush surname appeared in various historical records across Germany, including tax rolls, military records, and land deeds. One notable figure from this era was Hans Raush, a skilled blacksmith born in Nuremberg in 1622, who became renowned for his intricate metalwork designs.
As the centuries progressed, the Raush name spread to other parts of Europe, with some variations in spelling, such as Rausch, Rausche, and Rauschenberger. In the 18th century, a Johann Friedrich Raush (1723-1798) made a name for himself as a respected theologian and author in the city of Heidelberg.
During the 19th century, the Raush family played a role in the German migration to the United States. One such individual was Karl Raush (1814-1892), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful farmer and landowner.
Another noteworthy figure was Wilhelm Raush (1861-1928), a renowned German architect who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin, including the Reichsbank and the Prussian House of Lords.
As the 20th century dawned, the Raush surname continued to be carried by accomplished individuals, such as the German-American physicist Otto Raush (1891-1963), who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
While the name Raush may have originated from a simple word describing a natural sound, it has been woven into the fabric of history, carried by individuals who left their mark in various fields across continents.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Raush
Among Census respondents with the surname Raush, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Raush 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 Raush surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Raush
Raush 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
#118,185
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
+33 bearers (+28.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 17,652 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-29 bearers (-19.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,326 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #118,185 | 147 | 0.05 | +33 bearers (+28.9%) | Up 17,652 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -29 bearers (-19.7%) | Down 25,326 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 Raush 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 | #118,185 | #143,511 | -21.4% |
| Count | 147 | 118 | -19.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Raush bearers went from 147 to 118 (-19.7% change). The surname moved down 25,326 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,185 to #143,511.
FAQ
Raush surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Raush?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Raush. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Raush?
Raush ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Raush. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Raush.
Has Raush become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Raush went from 147 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 29 (-19.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #118,185 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Raush?
Among Census respondents with the surname Raush, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Raush in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Raush appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Raush (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 Raush mean?
German surname derived from the word "rauch" meaning "smoke" or "smoker." 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 Raush (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 Raush?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Raush on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.