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

Troidl, 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 Troidl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troidl in America

Troidl is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troidl surname appeared 193 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 Troidl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troidl 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 Troidl

The surname Troidl has its origins in Austria, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "traid," which means "to tread" or "to walk." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who walked or traveled frequently, perhaps a messenger or a courier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Troidl can be found in the town records of Salzburg, Austria, from the year 1487. The name was spelled "Troidel" at the time, and it referred to a family living in the outskirts of the city.

In the 16th century, the name Troidl began to appear in other parts of Austria, particularly in the regions of Tyrol and Carinthia. It is possible that the name was carried by families who migrated or established trade routes in these areas.

A notable figure bearing the name Troidl was Johann Troidl, a master woodcarver who lived in the city of Innsbruck, Tyrol, in the late 16th century. His intricate woodcarvings adorned many churches and noble residences in the region, and his work is still admired today.

In the 17th century, the name Troidl can be found in various church records and tax registers across Austria. One such record mentions a Christoph Troidl, a farmer from the village of Seefeld in Tyrol, who was born in 1624.

As the centuries progressed, the name Troidl continued to be associated with various professions and social classes in Austria. In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Georg Troidl, a successful merchant from Salzburg, who was born in 1712 and established trade networks throughout Europe.

Another notable individual was Maria Troidl, a celebrated opera singer from Vienna, who lived from 1789 to 1863. She performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe during her time.

In the 19th century, the name Troidl gained recognition in the field of academia. Karl Troidl, born in 1837 in Innsbruck, was a renowned historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Tyrol region.

While the surname Troidl is most commonly associated with Austria, it has also been found in other German-speaking regions, such as Bavaria and Switzerland, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troidl

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

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

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