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

Schuss, 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 Schuss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schuss in America

Schuss is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schuss surname appeared 151 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 Schuss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schuss 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 Schuss

The surname SCHUSS is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Austria, where it was likely derived from the German word "schuss," meaning "shot" or "gunshot."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SCHUSS can be found in a 16th-century document from the town of Augsburg in Bavaria. The document mentions a certain Hans Schuss, a local blacksmith who lived and worked in the area around 1520. It is possible that his surname was originally a descriptive name referring to his occupation, as blacksmiths were often involved in the production of firearms and ammunition during that time.

Another early record of the name SCHUSS appears in a 17th-century manuscript from the Austrian city of Salzburg. This document refers to a family named Schuss who owned a vineyard in the nearby town of Hallein. It is likely that their surname was originally derived from the German word "schuss," which can also mean "stream" or "flow," possibly referring to a stream or river near their property.

In the 18th century, the name SCHUSS gained some prominence with the birth of Johann Nepomuk Schuss (1730-1807), a renowned Austrian composer and organist. He was born in the town of Obermarchtal in present-day Baden-Württemberg and spent much of his career working in the service of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg.

Another notable figure with the surname SCHUSS was Wilhelm Schuss (1810-1878), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (Parliament) during the 1870s. He was born in the town of Heidelberg and was known for his work in advocating for the rights of German minorities living in other European countries.

In the 19th century, the name SCHUSS also appeared among German immigrants to the United States. One such individual was Johann Schuss (1845-1912), a farmer who settled in the state of Wisconsin and is believed to have been among the earliest German settlers in the area.

While the surname SCHUSS is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries. Its origins and meanings have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of those who have borne this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schuss

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

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

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