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

Traxler, 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 Traxler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Traxler in America

Traxler is the 10260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Traxler surname appeared 3,141 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Traxler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Traxler 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 Traxler

The surname Traxler is believed to have its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The name is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 13th and 16th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Traxler name can be found in a historical document from the late 15th century in the town of Nuremberg, Germany. The document, dated 1492, refers to a certain Hans Traxler, a local merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

The name Traxler is believed to be derived from an older German word or occupational term related to the trade or occupation of weaving or textile production. Some linguists suggest that it may have its roots in the German word "trachten," which means "to strive" or "to endeavor," potentially indicating a connection to the diligent work involved in the weaving craft.

In the 16th century, there are records of individuals bearing the Traxler surname in various parts of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. One notable figure from this period was Johann Traxler, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1520 to 1589 and served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg.

As the centuries progressed, the Traxler name spread to other regions of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. In the 18th century, records show a family of Traxlers residing in the town of Salzburg, Austria, where they were involved in the local brewing industry.

Another prominent individual with the Traxler surname was Karl Traxler, an Austrian mathematician and logician who lived from 1874 to 1953. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and is particularly known for his work on the foundations of geometry.

In the 20th century, the Traxler name gained recognition in the world of sports, with Gertrude Traxler, an Austrian figure skater who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

While the Traxler surname has its roots in German-speaking regions, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration patterns. However, the rich historical origins of this name can be traced back to the medieval era in central Europe, where it emerged as a distinctive marker of identity and occupation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Traxler

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

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

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