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

Trippel, 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 Trippel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trippel in America

Trippel is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trippel surname appeared 380 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 Trippel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trippel 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 Trippel

The surname TRIPPEL is of German origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the German word "Trippel," which means "small step" or "short stride."

One of the earliest known records of the TRIPPEL surname can be found in the parish registers of the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. These records date back to the early 1600s and mention several families with the TRIPPEL surname living in the area.

In the 17th century, the name TRIPPEL appears in some historical documents related to the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), which ravaged parts of Germany. Some TRIPPEL families were likely affected by the conflict and may have been displaced or forced to relocate.

The TRIPPEL surname is also associated with a few notable figures throughout history. One such figure was Johann Adam Trippel (1737-1818), a German sculptor and medallist who was born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. His works can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

Another notable TRIPPEL was Johannes Trippel (1868-1942), a German philologist and historian who specialized in the study of classical literature and ancient Greek culture. He was a professor at several universities in Germany and published numerous works on Greek philosophy and literature.

In the 19th century, the TRIPPEL surname can be found in records from various German cities and towns, including Berlin, Munich, and Cologne. Some notable individuals from this period include:

1. Friedrich Trippel (1810-1879), a German architect and urban planner who worked on several projects in Berlin.
2. Otto Trippel (1861-1935), a German businessman and industrialist who founded a successful manufacturing company in Düsseldorf.
3. Theodor Trippel (1876-1957), a German author and playwright known for his works exploring social and political themes.

While the TRIPPEL surname has its roots in Germany, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many TRIPPEL families emigrated from Germany to North America and other regions, seeking new opportunities or fleeing political and economic turmoil.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trippel

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Trippel, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!