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

Trickler, 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 Trickler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trickler in America

Trickler is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trickler surname appeared 232 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 Trickler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trickler 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 Trickler

The surname Trickler is believed to have originated in Germany, and its roots can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "trickler," which referred to a person who played tricks or practical jokes, or someone who was known for their mischievous nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trickler can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a certain Hans Trickler, who was a local merchant and landowner. It is likely that the name was initially an occupational surname, given to individuals whose profession or behavior was associated with trickery or mischief.

In the 16th century, the name Trickler began to appear in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. During this period, the spelling of the name varied, with variations such as Trikler, Trickeler, and Trickler being recorded. One notable individual from this era was Johann Trickler, a Protestant reformer and theologian born in 1522 in Nuremberg, who played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in Germany.

As the centuries passed, the Trickler surname spread across Europe, with families bearing this name settling in various countries, including France, England, and eventually the United States. In the 18th century, a German immigrant named Wilhelm Trickler is recorded as having settled in Pennsylvania, and his descendants went on to establish a lineage in the United States.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Trickler surname. One such figure was Hans Trickler (1495-1567), a German Renaissance painter and engraver known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious and allegorical scenes. Another notable Trickler was Friedrich Trickler (1786-1860), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

In the 19th century, the Trickler surname gained prominence with the birth of Gustav Trickler (1837-1912), a German-American industrialist and inventor who founded the Trickler Manufacturing Company, which produced innovative agricultural machinery. His son, Wilhelm Trickler (1865-1935), continued the family legacy and became a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the United States.

While the surname Trickler may have originated from a playful or mischievous connotation, its bearers have left their mark in various fields, from art and science to business and industry, demonstrating the versatility and resilience of this historic German name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trickler

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

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

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