Explore the Family Name Drechsler
The meaning of Drechsler
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Dressler. Drechsler became the standard German term for the occupation of wood turner. This surname is also found in Poland and Czechia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Erwin, Ewald, Guenther, Gunther, Jochen.
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How common is the last name Drechsler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Drechsler has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Drechsler ranked 29,210 in popularity and decreased slightly in rank to 29,422 by 2010, marking a change of -0.73%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.1% during the same period, from 764 in 2000 to 803 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped marginally by 3.57%, which means that while the absolute number of people named Drechsler grew, its relative prevalence among all surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #29,422 | -0.73% |
| Count | 764 | 803 | 5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drechsler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Drechsler surname identified as White, although this demographic represented a slightly smaller percentage in 2010 (93.40%) compared to 2000 (94.76%), marking a decrease of 1.44%. The second-largest ethnic identity group was Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 2.62% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 33.21%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also displayed an upward trend, increasing by 21.74%. Those identifying with two or more races grew by 10.00%. No individual with the Drechsler surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 93.4% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 3.49% | 33.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.87% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.12% | 21.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |