2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schwausch
A German surname possibly derived from a regional variant of "Schwab" or a similar word related to the region of Swabia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Schwausch. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schwausch 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Schwausch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schwausch, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schwausch
The surname SCHWAUSCH is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas.
The name SCHWAUSCH is thought to be derived from an old German word, "Schwalch," which referred to a type of swamp or marshy area. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived near or worked in such environments.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SCHWAUSCH can be found in a document from the city of Augsburg, dated 1375. The document mentions a man named Hans Schwausch, who was a craftsman in the city.
In the 16th century, there are records of a family named SCHWAUSCH residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria. Among them was a notable figure named Johann SCHWAUSCH (1525-1592), who served as a respected magistrate and played a significant role in the town's governance.
The name SCHWAUSCH also appears in historical records from other parts of Germany, such as Saxony and Hesse. For instance, in the late 17th century, a man named Friedrich SCHWAUSCH (1661-1734) was a prominent scholar and theologian at the University of Jena.
Another noteworthy individual with the surname SCHWAUSCH was Wilhelm SCHWAUSCH (1802-1875), a German writer and poet who was born in the town of Lübeck. He gained recognition for his literary works, particularly his poetry collections and plays.
In the 19th century, the name SCHWAUSCH was associated with the town of Schwäbisch Hall, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Records show that a family by the name of SCHWAUSCH had been residing in the town for several generations, with some members working as artisans and tradesmen.
While the surname SCHWAUSCH may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to the German regions, where it once held significance as a surname derived from a geographical feature or location.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schwausch
Among Census respondents with the surname Schwausch, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schwausch 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 Schwausch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 11
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schwausch
Schwausch 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,418 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 444 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,418 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 444 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 Schwausch 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 | #146,201 | #145,757 | 0.3% |
| Count | 113 | 115 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schwausch bearers went from 113 to 115 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 444 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #145,757.
FAQ
Schwausch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schwausch?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Schwausch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Schwausch?
Schwausch ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Schwausch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Schwausch.
Has Schwausch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schwausch went from 113 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Schwausch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schwausch, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Schwausch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schwausch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (9.6%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Schwausch (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 Schwausch mean?
A German surname possibly derived from a regional variant of "Schwab" or a similar word related to the region of Swabia. 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 Schwausch (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 Schwausch?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Schwausch, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.