Explore the Family Name Druschel
The meaning of Druschel
German: from a pet form of any of various personal names beginning with the Old High German element trūt, drūt ‘dear, beloved’ (see Draudt).
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How common is the last name Druschel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Druschel experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,769th in terms of frequency but slipped to 64,559th in 2010, a decrease of 8.01 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 316 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, a drop of 2.53 percent. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k population, which fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a 16.67 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #64,559 | -8.01% |
| Count | 316 | 308 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Druschel
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed a small shift for those carrying the Druschel surname. In 2000, nearly all (98.73 percent) identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.75 percent by 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, this group made up 2.27 percent of the Druschels by 2010. There were no significant changes amongst other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 96.75% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 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% |