2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Suchsland
A German toponymic surname derived from a place name and meaning "one from Suchsland".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Suchsland. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Suchsland 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Suchsland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Suchsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Suchsland
The surname Suchsland is of German origin, originating in the late medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the name of a specific place or region. The earliest known reference to the name dates back to the 15th century, where it appeared in various records and documents from the German states.
The name Suchsland is believed to be derived from the Old German words "suohha" and "lant," which together translate to "land of the badgers." This suggests that the name may have originated from a particular area or settlement where badgers were prevalent, or perhaps a place known for its badger hunting grounds.
One of the earliest documented references to the Suchsland name can be found in the Würzburg Codex, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 15th century. This codex contains various legal documents and records, including mentions of individuals with the Suchsland surname.
In the 16th century, the name Suchsland appeared in several historical records from the German states, particularly in regions such as Saxony and Bavaria. Notable individuals from this time period include Johann Suchsland (1520-1587), a respected scholar and theologian from Leipzig, and Christoph Suchsland (1545-1612), a prominent merchant and landowner in Nuremberg.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Suchsland name continued to be found in various records and documents across Germany. One notable figure from this era was Friedrich Suchsland (1675-1742), a renowned military officer who served in the Prussian army during the War of the Spanish Succession.
In the 19th century, the Suchsland surname gained further prominence with individuals such as Karl Suchsland (1818-1892), a respected philosopher and educator who taught at several universities in Germany, and Helene Suchsland (1843-1921), a celebrated author and pioneer of women's rights in Germany.
Throughout its history, the Suchsland name has been associated with various professions and fields, including academia, military service, commerce, and literature. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may be subject to interpretation, its enduring presence in German records and history is a testament to its significance and longevity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Suchsland
Among Census respondents with the surname Suchsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Suchsland 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 Suchsland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 111
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.2% · 5
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Suchsland
Suchsland 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+9 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 675 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,076 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 675 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 8,076 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 Suchsland 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 | #134,712 | #142,788 | -6.0% |
| Count | 125 | 119 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Suchsland bearers went from 125 to 119 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 8,076 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Suchsland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Suchsland?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Suchsland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Suchsland?
Suchsland ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Suchsland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Suchsland.
Has Suchsland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Suchsland went from 125 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Suchsland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Suchsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%) and Black (0.8%). 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 Suchsland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Suchsland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%), Black (0.8%). 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 Suchsland (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 Suchsland mean?
A German toponymic surname derived from a place name and meaning "one from Suchsland". 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 Suchsland (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 are called Suchsland?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Suchsland, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.