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

Draut, 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 Draut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Draut in America

Draut is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Draut surname appeared 173 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 Draut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Draut 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 Draut

The surname DRAUT is of German origin, originating from regions in the southern parts of the country during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "drut," which meant "beloved" or "dear one." This term likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name given to someone held in high regard or affection within their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the DRAUT surname can be traced back to the 14th century in parts of Bavaria and the Rhineland. One of the earliest known mentions is found in a manuscript from 1387, which references a certain "Hans Draut" from the town of Nürnberg.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various municipal records and tax rolls across southern Germany. For example, a "Konrad Draut" is listed as a landowner in the village of Pforzheim in 1442. Another notable early bearer of the name was Matthias Draut, a merchant and guild member in the city of Augsburg, who lived from around 1480 to 1552.

As the name spread across different regions, it also developed various spellings and local variations, such as "Draudt," "Drauth," and "Drauthe." In some areas, it may have been influenced by or combined with similar-sounding place names or occupational surnames.

One prominent individual bearing the DRAUT surname was Johann Adam Draut, a German painter and engraver born in Nürnberg in 1599. He is known for his intricate copperplate engravings and illustrations of religious and allegorical subjects.

Another historical figure was Margaretha Draut, a 17th-century midwife from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, who gained recognition for her medical knowledge and skills in assisting with childbirth.

In the 18th century, the DRAUT name appears in records related to various professions and trades, such as Johann Christoph Draut, a master cabinetmaker from Mainz (1712-1782), and Philipp Draut, a renowned clockmaker from Stuttgart (1738-1801).

During the 19th century, the surname DRAUT is found among individuals who made notable contributions in fields like education and literature. One example is Karl Draut, a German educator and author who lived from 1819 to 1895 and wrote several influential works on teaching methods and educational reform.

Throughout its history, the DRAUT surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who carried this name across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Draut

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

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 Draut 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 Draut 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 Draut was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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