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

Trattner, 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 Trattner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trattner in America

Trattner is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trattner surname appeared 235 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 Trattner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trattner 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 Trattner

The surname Trattner has its origins in Germany and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "Trat," which means "to tread" or "to step." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who walked with a distinctive gait or stride.

In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or locations. The name Trattner could have been given to someone who was a traveler or perhaps worked as a messenger, as their job required a lot of walking or treading.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trattner can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the state of Bavaria, Germany. In a document dated 1389, a person named Hans Trattner is mentioned as a resident of the town.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the city of Augsburg, also in Bavaria. In a record from 1412, a merchant named Konrad Trattner is listed as conducting business in the city.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Trottner, Trettner, and Tratter. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

One notable figure with the surname Trattner was Johann Thomas Trattner (1717-1798), an Austrian printer and publisher who established one of the most successful printing businesses in Vienna during the 18th century. His publishing house played a significant role in the dissemination of literature and knowledge throughout the Habsburg Monarchy.

Another prominent individual was Johann Baptist Trattner (1719-1788), the younger brother of Johann Thomas Trattner. He was also a printer and publisher, and his work contributed greatly to the cultural and intellectual development of Vienna during the Enlightenment era.

In the 19th century, a German architect named Franz Trattner (1814-1889) gained recognition for his work on several notable buildings in Austria, including the Vienna State Opera House and the Hofburg Palace.

Another Trattner of note was Karl Joseph Trattner (1745-1825), an Austrian engraver and publisher who was known for his intricate copper engravings and his contributions to the printing industry in Vienna.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Joseph Trattner (1774-1858), an Austrian composer and music teacher who wrote numerous works for the piano and chamber ensembles, contributing to the rich musical tradition of Vienna during the Classical and Romantic periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trattner

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

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

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