Explore the Family Name Drell
The meaning of Drell
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from East Slavic drel ‘borer, gimlet’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Isadore.
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How common is the last name Drell in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Drell has seen some decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 86,992 but by 2010 it dropped to a rank of 113,155, marking a decrease by approximately 30.08%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 199 in 2000 to 155 in 2010, a drop of about 22.11%. This resulted in a decrease in proportion per 100k from 0.07 to 0.05, a change of -28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #113,155 | -30.08% |
| Count | 199 | 155 | -22.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drell
Turning to ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that there is a predominance of White ethnicity tied to the surname Drell. In 2000, 96.98% of Drells identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 94.84% by 2010. Interestingly, while there were no Drells identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this group made up 3.23% of the population with this surname. There were no significant changes or numbers reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.84% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |