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

Trexler, 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 Trexler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trexler in America

Trexler is the 9770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trexler surname appeared 3,316 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 Trexler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trexler 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 Trexler

The surname Trexler has its origins in Germany, specifically in the southern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Old High German word "truhsaez," which means "trustee" or "steward."

Historically, the Trexler surname was associated with individuals who held positions of trust and responsibility, often serving as stewards or administrators for noble families or ecclesiastical authorities. One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in a document from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated 1423, which mentions a certain "Hans Trexler."

In the 16th century, records from the city of Nuremberg indicate the presence of several Trexler families, including a prominent merchant named Georg Trexler (1520-1592), who was involved in the local trade guilds. Another notable figure from this period was Johann Trexler (1548-1619), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Trexeler, Trechsler, and Trechseler. These variations often reflected local linguistic influences or scribal preferences. In some areas, the name was also associated with specific occupations, such as woodturners or carpenters.

One of the earliest documented Trexlers to immigrate to North America was Hans Caspar Trexler (1670-1745), who arrived in Pennsylvania from the Palatinate region of Germany in the early 18th century. He settled in the area that is now known as Trexlertown, which was named after his family.

Other notable individuals bearing the Trexler surname include:

1. Johann Trexler (1624-1677), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg.
2. Gottfried Trexler (1783-1835), a German artist and engraver known for his landscape paintings.
3. Sophia Trexler (1808-1892), an American philanthropist and benefactor of Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania.
4. William Trexler (1851-1916), an American industrialist and founder of the Trexler Lumber Company in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
5. Levi Trexler (1865-1945), an American businessman and real estate developer in Reading, Pennsylvania.

While the name Trexler is most prevalent in Germany and the United States, it can also be found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration patterns and historical events. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in southern Germany, where it emerged as a surname associated with positions of trust and responsibility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trexler

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

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

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