Explore the Family Name Drill
The meaning of Drill
German: possibly a variant of Trill. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Drill" was ranked 56,120th in popularity in 2000 and then fell slighty to 57,101st in 2010, a change of -1.75 percent. In terms of the count, there were 341 individuals with the surname "Drill" in 2000, which increased to 357 in 2010, witnessing a growth of 4.69 percent. The proportion of people named "Drill" per 100,000 dipped slightly from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a decrease of -7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #57,101 | -1.75% |
| Count | 341 | 357 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drill
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the "Drill" surname identified as White, with percentages of 97.07 in 2000 and 97.48 in 2010, marking an increase of 0.42 percent. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 97.48% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |