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Early Origins of the Rausch family

The surname Rausch was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Rausch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rausch research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1342, 1523, 1539, 1570, 1604, 1609, 1618 and 1808 are included under the topic Early Rausch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rausch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rausch, Rauscher, Rausche, Rauschert, Rusch, Rusche, Ruschle, Ruscher, Raush and many more.

Early Notables of the Rausch family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Rausch were

Johann Martin Rausch, who was a court painter and art-gallery inspector at the Austrian courts and was ennobled, taking on the title von Traubenberg
Christina Rauscher (1570-1618) was a German official and critic of witchcraft persecutions. She was the daughter of the rich textile merchant and brewer Martin Gerber of Horb and Anna Kurner, and the...

Rausch Ranking

In the United States, the name Rausch is the 4,796^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Rausch is ranked the 8,809^th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 2

Rausch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rausch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Casper Rausch, who landed in New York, NY in 1709 3
Hieronymus Rausch, who arrived in New York in 1709-1710 3
Johan Adam Rausch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1736 3
Michael Rausch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 3
Peter Rausch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 3
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Rausch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Frederick Rausch, who landed in New York in 1804 3
Georg Rausch, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1830 3
Johannes Rausch, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1830 3
Daniel Rausch, who landed in America in 1834 3
Christian Rausch, aged 30, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1845 3
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Rausch migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rausch Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Adam Rausch, who landed in Canada in 1783

Contemporary Notables of the name Rausch (post 1700) +

Thomas Peter Rausch SJ (b. 1941), American T. Marie Chilton Professor of Catholic Theology and professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles
Edgar Leon Rausch (1927-2019), known as Leon Rausch, American singer, nicknamed "the voice of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys."
James Steven Rausch (1928-1981), American prelate, second Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona
David A. Rausch, American author and former Professor of History at Ashland University in Ohio
Val Rausch, American Republican politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 4th District; Elected 2010 4
Richard Rausch, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1996 4
Erwin J. Rausch, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Louisiana State House of Representatives, 1950 4
D. M. Rausch, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 1912 4
Andrew J. Rausch (b. 1973), American film journalist, author, screenwriter, film producer, and actor
Barbara "Barb" Rausch (1941-2001), American comics artist and writer
... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Rausch family +

Bismarck

Rudolf Rausch (1916-1941), German Feuerwerksmaat who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5
Walter Rausch (1923-1941), German Matrose II who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details