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

Driller, 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 Driller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Driller in America

Driller is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Driller surname appeared 119 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 Driller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Driller 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 Driller

The surname DRILLER is of German origin, with its roots traceable back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "drillen," which means "to turn" or "to twist," and was initially associated with individuals who operated drilling devices or were involved in the crafting of drilled or twisted objects.

The earliest recorded instances of the DRILLER surname can be found in various German municipal records and tax rolls from the late 14th and early 15th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a "Hans Driller" in the town of Nuremberg in 1426, suggesting the name's presence in the region during that time period.

Throughout the centuries, the DRILLER name has been linked to various professions related to drilling, such as well-digging, mining, and metalworking. In the 16th century, a certain Johann DRILLER from Saxony gained recognition as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker, known for his intricate and finely drilled works.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it also spawned variations in spelling, including "Drillert," "Drillar," and "Drillinger." These variations can be found in historical records from various parts of Germany, as well as neighboring areas where German settlers established communities.

One notable individual bearing the DRILLER surname was Friedrich DRILLER (1733-1804), a prominent German mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and authored several influential works on the subject.

Another person of note was Konrad DRILLER (1801-1879), a German-born American industrialist and inventor. He is credited with developing and patenting several important advancements in drilling technology, which played a crucial role in the growth of the oil and gas industry in the United States.

In the realm of literature, the DRILLER name is associated with Karl DRILLER (1855-1919), a German writer and poet known for his lyrical works celebrating nature and the Romantic tradition.

The DRILLER surname also found its way into the annals of military history with General Hans DRILLER (1872-1945), a German Army officer who played a significant role in World War I and later served as a military adviser to the Turkish Army during the early years of the Turkish Republic.

Among the more recent notable figures with the DRILLER surname is Konrad DRILLER (1920-2008), a German-American architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the field of sustainable urban design and was widely recognized for his innovative and environmentally conscious approach to urban planning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Driller

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

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

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