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

Trausch, 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 Trausch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trausch in America

Trausch is the 35057th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trausch surname appeared 643 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 Trausch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trausch 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 Trausch

The surname Trausch is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "trousch," meaning a bundle or sheaf. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a farmer or agricultural worker who bundled crops.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trausch can be found in the records of the town of Minden, located in the present-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears to have been widespread in various regions of Germany during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname Trausch was Johann Trausch, a German mathematician and astronomer born in 1586 in Saalfeld, Thuringia. He is known for his contributions to the field of astronomy, particularly his work on the calculation of planetary orbits.

Another historical figure associated with the name Trausch was Hans Trausch, a German painter and engraver active in the 17th century. Born in Nuremberg in 1609, he is renowned for his intricate engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes.

In the 18th century, the Trausch surname gained prominence in the field of literature with the birth of Johann Baptist Trausch in 1745 in Innsbruck, Austria. He was a renowned writer and poet, known for his lyrical works and contributions to the Enlightenment movement in German-speaking regions.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable bearer of the Trausch name was Friedrich Trausch, a German botanist born in 1813 in Erlangen, Bavaria. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and authored several influential works on the flora of Germany and Europe.

Throughout history, the surname Trausch has been associated with various professions and fields, from agriculture and astronomy to art and literature, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trausch

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

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

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