Explore the Family Name Drechsel
The meaning of Drechsel
German: occupational name from Old High German drāsil ‘turner’. See also Drechsler. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Hans, Heinz, Kurt, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Drechsel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Drechsel has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 35,994 in popularity and increased slightly to 36,204 in 2010. This represents a minute decrease of 0.58% in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname went up from 589 in 2000 to 619 in 2010, an increase of 5.09%. Even so, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 4.55%, indicating a relative decrease in popularity over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #36,204 | -0.58% |
| Count | 589 | 619 | 5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drechsel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Drechsel surname identify as White. This group made up 95.93% of those carrying the surname in 2000 and slightly increased to 96.45% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic represented 2.21% in 2000 but decreased significantly to 1.29% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a growth from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with the Drechsel surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 96.45% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.62% | 19.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 1.29% | -41.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |