2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Tramposch
A Germanized surname derived from the Czech word "trampota" meaning hardship or distress.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Tramposch. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tramposch 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Tramposch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tramposch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tramposch
The surname "TRAMPOSCH" is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. The name is thought to be derived from an old German word "tramp," which means "to tread" or "to stamp," suggesting a possible occupational origin for individuals involved in activities such as grape-crushing or cloth-making.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Tramposch is mentioned as a resident in 1542. Another notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Tramposch, a skilled clockmaker from Augsburg, who lived from 1605 to 1678 and was renowned for his intricate timepieces.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, with records indicating the presence of Tramposch families in neighboring regions like Austria and Switzerland. One notable figure from this era was Georg Tramposch, a renowned painter and engraver born in Vienna in 1643, whose works adorned various churches and noble residences across the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
As the centuries progressed, the surname underwent several variations in spelling, including Trampusch, Trampusch, and Tramposch, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. In the late 18th century, the name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Friedrich Tramposch, a renowned German poet and philosopher, who lived from 1776 to 1842 and was known for his thought-provoking works on the human condition.
Another notable figure was Karl Tramposch, a German engineer and industrialist born in 1825, who played a significant role in the development of early steam engine technology and established several successful manufacturing companies in the Ruhr region of Germany.
While the name "TRAMPOSCH" may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its rich history spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, from artists and craftsmen to poets and industrialists, each contributing to the cultural tapestry of their respective eras.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tramposch
Among Census respondents with the surname Tramposch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Tramposch 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 Tramposch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 105
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tramposch
Tramposch 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,810 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 10,810 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 5,600 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 Tramposch 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 | #136,449 | #142,049 | -4.1% |
| Count | 123 | 120 | -2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tramposch bearers went from 123 to 120 (-2.4% change). The surname moved down 5,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #142,049.
FAQ
Tramposch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tramposch?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Tramposch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Tramposch?
Tramposch ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Tramposch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Tramposch.
Has Tramposch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tramposch went from 123 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Tramposch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tramposch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%) and Hispanic (3.3%). 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 Tramposch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tramposch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%), Hispanic (3.3%). 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 Tramposch (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 Tramposch mean?
A Germanized surname derived from the Czech word "trampota" meaning hardship or distress. 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 Tramposch (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 Tramposch?
Want to know how many people are called Tramposch? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.