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

Trendel, 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 Trendel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trendel in America

Trendel is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trendel surname appeared 198 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 Trendel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trendel 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 Trendel

The surname Trendel originated in Germany in the late medieval period, likely in the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "trendel," meaning a spindle or a spiral staircase. The name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a spiral staircase or worked as a spinner or weaver.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trendel can be found in the Würzburg parish records from the mid-15th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Trendell, Trendele, and Trendlen, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

In the 16th century, the Trendel family was present in the German city of Nuremberg. Hans Trendel (1510-1572) was a notable merchant and banker in the city, whose business dealings extended across Europe. His son, Christoph Trendel (1545-1621), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in Nuremberg's mercantile community.

The name Trendel also appeared in the Palatinate region of Germany during the 17th century. Johann Trendel (1620-1688), a Lutheran pastor from the town of Zweibrücken, was a respected theologian and authored several religious works.

In the 18th century, the Trendel family had established itself in the Rhineland area. Peter Trendel (1745-1815), a wine merchant from Koblenz, was known for his successful business ventures and philanthropic activities.

The 19th century saw the migration of Trendel families to other parts of Europe and beyond. Johann Trendel (1802-1879), born in Kassel, Germany, was a pioneer settler in South Australia, where he contributed to the development of the region's wine industry.

While the Trendel surname is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical legacy rooted in various regions of Germany. The name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting the diverse occupations and lifestyles of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trendel

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

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

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