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

Troxel, 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 Troxel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troxel in America

Troxel is the 10572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troxel surname appeared 3,032 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 Troxel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troxel 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 Troxel

The surname Troxel is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "trog," which means a trough or a vessel used for holding liquids or grain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Troxel can be found in the German town of Tröstau, located in the district of Wunsiedel, Bavaria. It is believed that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a trough or a water source. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, such as Tröxel, Troxler, and Troxler.

In the 16th century, the Troxel name appeared in several historical records, including the Bavarian church registers and tax rolls. One notable figure from this period was Hans Troxel, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Unterreuth, near Tröstau, in the late 1500s.

As the German population migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, the Troxel surname spread across various regions. In the late 18th century, Johann Troxel, born in 1762, was among the first recorded Troxels to settle in Pennsylvania, United States.

Another prominent individual with the Troxel surname was Johann Georg Troxler, a Swiss philosopher and physician born in 1780 in Beromünster, Switzerland. He was known for his contributions to the field of medicine and his teachings on natural philosophy.

In the 19th century, the Troxel name gained recognition in the United States, particularly in the state of Pennsylvania. John Troxel, born in 1822, was a prominent businessman and landowner in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He owned several farms and was actively involved in the local community.

The Troxel family also played a role in the American Civil War. Henry Troxel, born in 1840 in Pennsylvania, served as a private in the Union Army during the conflict. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg.

Another noteworthy figure with the Troxel surname was William Troxel, born in 1853 in Pennsylvania. He was a successful entrepreneur and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of agricultural machinery and tools, such as the Troxel Cultivator.

While the Troxel surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and other countries with significant German immigration. The name continues to hold historical significance and a rich heritage tied to its origins in the Bavarian region of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troxel

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

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

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