Rasch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Rasch

What does the name Rasch mean?

The name Rasch was derived from one of several place names in the German empire, such as Rasch near Nuremberg or Raschau in Saxony. The surname most likely emerged independently in several different kingdoms before it began to branch to still more regions.

Early Origins of the Rasch family

The surname Rasch was first found in Pomerania, where the name could be considered to have made a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of modern Europe. Chronicles first mention Johann Rasche of Stralsund, Pomerania, in 1277, Ruel Rascher of Frankfurt in 1300, and Cunrath Rasch of Allgae, Pomerania in 1361. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts at a time when groups sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Rasch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rasch research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the year 1645 is included under the topic Early Rasch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rasch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rasch, Raasch, Rasche, Raschers, Raschig and many more.

Early Notables of the Rasch family

Prominent bearers of the name Rasch at this time were

Andreas Rasch, a Doctor of Law and mayor of the town Plauen in the Voigtland, who was awarded a noble title by Kaiser Maximillian

Rasch Ranking

In the United States, the name Rasch is the 12,152^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Rasch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rasch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Rasch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1731 2
Peter Rasch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 2

Rasch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anton Rasch, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 2
Valentin Rasch, who landed in North America in 1836 2
Johann Friederich Rasch, aged 36, who landed in Missouri in 1838 2
Henry Rasch, who arrived in Missouri in 1840 2
Albert Rasch, who settled in Texas in 1851
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Rasch (post 1700) +

Raymond "Ray" Rasch (1917-1964), American posthumous Academy Award winning pianist and arranger
Carl L. Rasch (1866-1961), German-born, American federal judge
Albertina Rasch (1891-1967), Vienna-born, American dancer and choreographer
Torsten Rasch (b. 1965), German composer of contemporary classical music
Hermann Rasch (1914-1974), German U-boat commander in World War II, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Carlos Rasch (b. 1932), Brazilian-born, German science fiction author
Sir Simon Anthony Carne Rasch (b. 1948), 4th Baronet
Sir Richard Guy Carne Rasch (1918-1996), 3rd Baronet
Sir Frederic Carne Rasch (1880-1963), 2nd Baronet
Sir Frederic Carne Rasch (1847-1914), 1st Baronet of Woodhill in Danbury, Essex
... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)