Explore the Family Name Treichel
The meaning of Treichel
Swiss German: 1. from Treichle meaning ‘cow bell’, presumably a nickname for a cowherd or farmer, or a metonymic occupational name for someone who made cow bells. 2. occupational name for a hunter or trapper, from Middle High German drūch ‘animal trap’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Hans, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Treichel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Treichel has seen slight fluctuations in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Treichel was ranked as the 24,969th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to be the 25,924th most common surname – a decrease of approximately 3.82%. However, the total number of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 934 in 2000 to 948 in 2010 – an increase of about 1.5%. This suggests that while the name may have become less commonly used compared to other surnames, the overall use of the surname Treichel increased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,969 | #25,924 | -3.82% |
| Count | 934 | 948 | 1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Treichel
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic makeup of those bearing the Treichel surname. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, accounting for 98.39% in 2000 and reducing slightly to 95.57% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased notably by 96.51%, from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. The surname also appeared among those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native for the first time in 2010, with proportions of 1.37% and 0.63% respectively. The surname did not appear among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 95.57% | -2.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.69% | 96.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |