Explore the Family Name Drexel
The meaning of Drexel
German: variant of Drechsel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drexel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drexel has seen a slight drop in popularity. In 2000, Drexel was ranked 28,700th in terms of commonality among surnames but slid to 30,139th position by 2010, reflecting a 5.01% decrease. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 781 in 2000 to 778 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Drexel per 100,000 residents declined by 10.34%, from 0.29 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #30,139 | -5.01% |
| Count | 781 | 778 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drexel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Drexel surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname dropped by 3.31%, from 93.98% in 2000 to 90.87% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 140.43%, moving from 2.30% in 2000 to 5.53% in 2010. The proportion of individuals of two or more ethnicities also rose by 24.10%, while the Black population experiencing a decrease of 50%. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Drexel surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 90.87% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 5.53% | 140.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.06% | 24.1% |
| Black | 1.54% | 0.77% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |