Explore the Family Name Tremmel
The meaning of Tremmel
South German: nickname for a rude man, from tremel ‘boor, ruffian’ (from Middle High German tram, dram ‘beam, block, cudgel’). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Elke, Horst, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Tremmel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tremmel maintained a fairly steady popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname saw a minor decrease of 0.76% over the decade, moving from rank 28,194 in 2000 to 28,408 in 2010. On the other hand, the count of individuals with the Tremmel surname grew by 5.13%, increasing from 799 in 2000 to 840 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly fell by 6.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #28,408 | -0.76% |
| Count | 799 | 840 | 5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tremmel
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tremmel, we find that it's primarily linked with Whites according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96.50% of those carrying the surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased to 94.88% by 2010. There was an increase among individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Black representation among the Tremmels reduced from 1.38% to 0.71% during the same time frame. It should also be noted that the data revealed a slight emergence of multi-racial identity within the Tremmel surname holders, registering at 1.07% in 2010, whereas no such representation was recorded in 2000. There were no recorded instances of persons with the Tremmel surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.88% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.62% | 89.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 1.38% | 0.71% | -48.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |