2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Reuschling
A surname with German origins suggesting someone from a place called Reuschl.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Reuschling. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reuschling 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Reuschling in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reuschling, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reuschling
The surname Reuschling is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Rausch," which means "intoxication" or "drunkenness," and the suffix "-ling," which is a diminutive or patronymic form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was associated with alcohol or tavern-keeping.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reuschling appears in the church records of the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, in the year 1642. The entry mentions a Johann Reuschling, who served as a local innkeeper. This provides evidence that the name was indeed linked to the alcohol trade or tavern industry in its early usage.
In the 18th century, the name Reuschling can be found in various regional records across parts of central and southern Germany, such as in the Palatinate region and the areas around Württemberg. Some variations in spelling include Reuschlinger, Reuschlinger, and Reuschlinger.
A notable figure bearing the Reuschling name was Johann Michael Reuschling (1736-1810), a German theologian and Lutheran minister who served as a parish priest in the town of Ilsfeld, Württemberg. He was known for his published works on religious topics and his involvement in the local church community.
Another historical figure was Johann Georg Reuschling (1772-1846), a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Bavarian parliament in the early 19th century. He was born in the town of Nürnberg and played a role in the political reforms of his time.
In the 19th century, the Reuschling name also appeared in some records from the United States, likely due to German immigration during that period. For instance, there is a record of a Johann Reuschling born in 1825 in the state of Pennsylvania, suggesting that the name had made its way across the Atlantic.
Another notable individual was Friedrich Wilhelm Reuschling (1857-1923), a German-born architect and builder who emigrated to South Africa in the late 19th century. He was responsible for designing and constructing several prominent buildings in the city of Cape Town, including the iconic Rhodes Memorial.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the presence of the Reuschling surname throughout history, with its origins tracing back to Germany and a potential connection to the alcohol or tavern industry in its early usage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reuschling
Among Census respondents with the surname Reuschling, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Reuschling 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 Reuschling surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 105
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reuschling
Reuschling appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+8 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,686 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.6%) | Up 7,686 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 Reuschling 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 | #154,907 | #147,221 | 5.0% |
| Count | 105 | 113 | 7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reuschling bearers went from 105 to 113 (+7.6% change). The surname moved up 7,686 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #147,221.
FAQ
Reuschling surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reuschling?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Reuschling. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Reuschling?
Reuschling ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Reuschling. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Reuschling.
Has Reuschling become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reuschling went from 105 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 8 (+7.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Reuschling?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reuschling, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Reuschling in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reuschling appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Black (1.8%). 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 Reuschling (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 Reuschling mean?
A surname with German origins suggesting someone from a place called Reuschl. 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 Reuschling (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 many people share the surname Reuschling?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.