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

Trax, 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 Trax surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trax in America

Trax is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trax surname appeared 199 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 Trax.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trax 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 Trax

The surname "TRAX" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "trahan," which means "to drag" or "to pull." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in occupations related to hauling or transporting goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "TRAX" can be found in the Liber Vitae, a medieval manuscript from the 9th century that served as a record of religious communities and their members. The name appears in this document as "Trahsius," indicating its Germanic origins.

During the late 12th century, the name "TRAX" surfaced in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This reference suggests that individuals bearing this surname had already established a presence in England by that time.

Notable individuals with the surname "TRAX" throughout history include:

1. Johann Trax (1520-1586), a German physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants.
2. Walther Trax (1677-1748), a German composer and organist known for his works in the Baroque style.
3. Heinrich Trax (1802-1873), a German-American immigrant who served as a captain in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
4. Eliza Trax (1840-1923), an American suffragist and activist who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and social reform.
5. Gustav Trax (1866-1944), a Swiss architect renowned for his innovative designs and influence on modern architecture in Switzerland.

The surname "TRAX" has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Germany and England. For example, the village of Traxdorf in Bavaria, Germany, derives its name from the Old German word "trahan," suggesting a connection to the surname's origins.

Throughout its history, the surname "TRAX" has undergone various spellings, such as "Traks," "Traxe," and "Traxen," reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and lineage of the name remain rooted in its Germanic heritage and occupational associations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trax

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

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

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