2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wukasch
An ethnic surname of German origin referring to someone from the village of Wukisch.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Wukasch. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wukasch 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Wukasch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wukasch, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wukasch
The surname Wukasch is believed to have originated from Eastern Europe, particularly from regions that are now part of Germany and Poland. The name is likely derived from Slavic linguistic roots, as indicated by the "-sch" suffix, which is a common phonetic ending in German adaptations of Slavic surnames. This surname can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th centuries, a time when surnames were becoming hereditary in these regions.
The name is thought to be derived from given names with similar phonetic structures, potentially linked to the Slavic given name "Łukasz" (Luke in English), which has the inherent meaning of "light" or "bringer of light." It might have undergone various phonetic changes and adaptations as populations migrated and linguistic influences merged over centuries.
One of the earliest mentions of a name similar to Wukasch appears in records from the late medieval period in Silesia, a historical region straddling modern-day Poland and Germany. This region saw significant integration of Slavic and Germanic cultures. Manuscripts from the 15th century mention individuals with surnames such as Wukasz and Wukas, indicative of the surname's linguistic evolution.
An early recorded example of the name can be traced to Johann Wukasch, a burgher from Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland), documented in municipal records from the early 16th century. Johann was involved in local trades and civic matters, demonstrating the surname's presence among the urban population of that era.
Another historical figure is Anna Wukasch, born in 1623 in Saxony, a region in present-day Germany. She became renowned locally for her involvement in herbal medicine, a common occupation for women in that period. Her contributions to local medical practices were noted in town records from 1684.
Moving forward in history, Jacob Wukasch, born in 1751 in Brandenburg, was a noted craftsman and blacksmith who contributed to local infrastructure projects in his town, as recorded in municipal documents from 1789. His craftsmanship had a lasting impact on the architectural heritage of the region.
In the 19th century, Friedrich Wukasch (1803-1872) gained prominence as an influential educator in Prussia. He authored several treatises on educational reform and contributed to the modernization of the schooling system during a time of significant political and social upheaval.
Finally, Elise Wukasch (1864-1935), a prominent figure in the arts community in Berlin, became known for her painting and support of the burgeoning expressionist movement in the early 20th century. Her works were displayed in several exhibitions and galleries, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.
Throughout history, the surname Wukasch illustrates a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic evolution, reflecting the regions and eras it traversed. It marks the fascinating journey from medieval Silesia and Saxony to broader recognition across Eastern Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wukasch
Among Census respondents with the surname Wukasch, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Wukasch 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 Wukasch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.4% · 89
- Two or more races13.6% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wukasch
Wukasch 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-10 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,978 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 725 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 19,978 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 725 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 Wukasch 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 | #154,907 | #154,182 | 0.5% |
| Count | 105 | 103 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wukasch bearers went from 105 to 103 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 725 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #154,182.
FAQ
Wukasch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wukasch?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Wukasch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Wukasch?
Wukasch ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Wukasch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Wukasch.
Has Wukasch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wukasch went from 105 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Wukasch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wukasch, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.6%). 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 Wukasch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wukasch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.4%), Two or More Races (13.6%). 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 Wukasch (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 Wukasch mean?
An ethnic surname of German origin referring to someone from the village of Wukisch. 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 Wukasch (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Wukasch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.