Explore the Family Name Trettel
The meaning of Trettel
German: probably a variant of Trittel, a derivative of Tretter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trettel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trettel has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,629th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 48,256th spot. This represents a decrease of 10.61%. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this period. There were 466 individuals named Trettel in 2000, which fell to 438 by 2010, marking a reduction of 6.01%. The proportion of the Trettel surname per 100,000 people also declined by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #48,256 | -10.61% |
| Count | 466 | 438 | -6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trettel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Trettel surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.78% to 95.21%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ancestry. Interestingly, the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010, showing a growth of 76.74%. Also, in 2010, for the first time, some individuals with the Trettel surname identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.21% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.28% | 76.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |