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

Staudacher, 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 Staudacher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Staudacher in America

Staudacher is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Staudacher surname appeared 405 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 Staudacher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Staudacher 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 Staudacher

The surname Staudacher is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Staude," which means "shrub" or "bush," and the suffix "-acher," which indicates a person or occupation related to a particular place or object.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Staudacher can be found in the municipal records of the town of Augsburg, dated around 1380. These records document a certain Hans Staudacher, who was a landowner and farmer in the outskirts of the town.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Staudacher family established themselves as prominent landowners and aristocrats in the Bavarian region. Historical records from this period mention several members of the family, including Konrad Staudacher (1435-1502), who was a respected jurist and served as a judge in the city of Munich.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Staudacher family migrated to the neighboring region of Swabia, where they settled in the town of Ravensburg. One notable figure from this time was Johann Staudacher (1621-1698), who was a respected scholar and author of several theological texts.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent military figure bearing the Staudacher name. Karl Staudacher (1758-1819) was a Bavarian general who served in the Napoleonic Wars and played a significant role in the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805.

As the Staudacher family continued to spread across German-speaking regions, they contributed to various fields, including arts, literature, and academia. One such figure was the poet and playwright Maximilian Staudacher (1802-1872), whose works were widely acclaimed during the Romantic era.

Other notable individuals with the surname Staudacher include Friedrich Staudacher (1886-1956), a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in Munich, and Gertrude Staudacher (1920-2008), a celebrated opera singer who performed in prestigious venues across Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Staudacher has maintained a strong presence in German-speaking regions, particularly in Bavaria and Swabia, where it is still prevalent today. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Staudacher

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

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

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