Explore the Family Name Trachsel
The meaning of Trachsel
South German: variant of Drechsel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trachsel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trachsel saw a slight decrease in rank from 37200 in 2000 to 37229 in 2010, indicating a minor drop in popularity. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.21% from 564 to 599 during the same period. The proportion per 100k also dipped by 4.76%, dropping from 0.21 to 0.2 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #37,229 | -0.08% |
| Count | 564 | 599 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trachsel
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Trachsel identify as White, at 97.33% in 2010, down slightly from 97.87% in 2000. Additionally, a small proportion (1.67%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category not represented in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 97.33% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |