Find out how popular the last name Drass is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Drass.

Drass, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Drass surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drass in America

Drass is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drass surname appeared 325 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Drass.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drass to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Drass

The surname Drass has its origins traced back to ancient Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "drozza," which translates to "throat" or "neck," potentially indicating an association with a person's physical characteristics or occupation.

One of the earliest known references to the name Drass can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated around 1280. This record mentions a certain "Johannes Drozze," suggesting the surname's existence during that period.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Droz, Drotz, and Drozze. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes' interpretations of the name's pronunciation.

In the 15th century, the name Drass appeared in the historical records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. A notable figure from this time was Hans Drass, a skilled blacksmith who crafted intricate ironwork for the town's renowned medieval architecture, showcasing the name's presence among skilled artisans.

During the 16th century, the Drass surname gained prominence in the region of Saxony. One notable bearer of this name was Johann Drass, a renowned composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Saxony from 1560 to 1585.

In the 17th century, the name Drass appeared in the records of the town of Ulm in Baden-Württemberg. A prominent figure from this era was Christoph Drass, a respected merchant and city councilor who played a significant role in the town's economic and political affairs from 1670 to 1698.

As the centuries progressed, the Drass surname continued to spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions. In the 18th century, the name was found in the records of the town of Trier, where a certain Friedrich Drass, born in 1725, was a respected scholar and theologian.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Drass surname was Johann Gottfried Drass, a 19th-century German philosopher and author. Born in 1785 in the town of Jena, he made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics through his published works.

Throughout its history, the surname Drass has been associated with various occupations, including blacksmiths, merchants, scholars, and musicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drass

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Drass.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Drass was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Drass has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Drass was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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