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

Trostle, 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 Trostle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trostle in America

Trostle is the 24237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trostle surname appeared 1,035 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 Trostle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trostle 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 Trostle

The surname Trostle has its origins in Germany, with records tracing it back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Trostel," which translates to "thrush," a type of small songbird. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with or was associated with thrushes.

In some regions of Germany, the name was also spelled as "Tröstler" or "Tröster," which could have been derived from the German word "trösten," meaning "to comfort" or "to console." This variation hints at a possible connection to a person who provided comfort or consolation, perhaps in a religious or spiritual context.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Trostle surname can be found in the German church records of Württemberg, where a person named Hans Trostle was mentioned in 1582. Another early record dates back to 1647 in the town of Kirchentellinsfurt, where a man named Jakob Trostle was listed as a resident.

As the name spread across various regions of Germany, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Tröstl" or "Tröstlin." These variations often reflected local dialects and pronunciation differences.

In the 18th century, the Trostle surname began appearing in records of German immigrants to North America. One notable figure was Johannes Trostle, who was born in 1714 in Germany and later emigrated to Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s. He settled in York County and established a family lineage that continued to use the Trostle surname.

Another prominent individual with the Trostle name was John Trostle, born in 1796 in Pennsylvania. He was a prosperous farmer and landowner in Cumberland County, and his descendants continued to carry on the Trostle name in the region.

During the 19th century, the Trostle surname gained further recognition with individuals like Daniel Trostle, born in 1812 in Pennsylvania. He was a prominent Methodist minister and served as a circuit rider, traveling and preaching throughout various communities.

In more recent history, one notable figure was Mary Emma Trostle, born in 1885 in Indiana. She was an educator and advocate for women's rights, serving as the president of the Indiana Federation of Clubs and championing various social and educational causes.

While the Trostle surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through immigration to North America and other regions. Despite slight variations in spelling, the name has maintained its connection to its German origins and the potential meanings associated with thrushes or providing comfort and consolation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trostle

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

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

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