2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Drushel
Of German origin, a habitational name for someone from a place called Drüselhausen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Drushel. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Drushel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Drushel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Drushel, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Drushel
The surname Drushel originated in Germany, with roots that can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "drusche," which referred to a thresher or someone who worked with grain.
In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Drüschel" or "Drüscher," reflecting the phonetic variations and regional dialects of the time. The earliest known record of the name appears in a 1387 document from the town of Tuttlingen in southwestern Germany, where a "Hans Drüschel" is mentioned.
As the name spread across various regions of Germany, it evolved into different spellings, such as "Drüschler," "Drüschl," and eventually "Drushel." These variations likely emerged as a result of local pronunciation and scribal interpretations.
One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Johann Drushel (1570-1638), a German pastor and theologian who served in the city of Nuremberg. His writings on Lutheran doctrine and his involvement in the religious debates of the time earned him a reputation as a prominent clergyman of the era.
Another individual of note was Wilhelm Drushel (1820-1892), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in the city of Berlin during the 19th century, including the Reichstag building and the Altes Museum.
In the Netherlands, the name Drushel can be traced back to the 16th century, likely due to German migration and influence. One notable Dutch bearer of the name was Pieter Drushel (1545-1610), a renowned painter and engraver from Antwerp, known for his intricate portraits and religious works.
The name also found its way to England, where it is recorded in the parish records of Oxfordshire in the late 17th century. One of the earliest English bearers was William Drushel (1663-1732), a landowner and local magistrate in the village of Burford.
Throughout its history, the surname Drushel has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who carried it. From farmers and artisans to clergymen and artists, the name has left its mark across different regions and cultures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Drushel
Among Census respondents with the surname Drushel, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Drushel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Drushel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 102
Timeline
Historical Census data for Drushel
Drushel appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+7 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,467 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-19 bearers (-15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,451 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.1%) | Down 2,467 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-15.7%) | Down 16,451 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Drushel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #154,755 | -11.9% |
| Count | 121 | 102 | -15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Drushel bearers went from 121 to 102 (-15.7% change). The surname moved down 16,451 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #154,755.
FAQ
Drushel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Drushel?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Drushel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Drushel?
Drushel ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Drushel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Drushel.
Has Drushel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Drushel went from 121 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Drushel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Drushel, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Drushel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Drushel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Drushel (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Drushel mean?
Of German origin, a habitational name for someone from a place called Drüselhausen. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Drushel (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Drushel?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Drushel is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.