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

Troxler, 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 Troxler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troxler in America

Troxler is the 18208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troxler surname appeared 1,528 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 Troxler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troxler 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 Troxler

The surname Troxler originated in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Troks," meaning "trough" or "drinking vessel." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a maker or seller of such items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Troxler name can be found in the Swiss town of Lucerne, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in records dating back to the 14th century. It is also possible that the name has roots in the nearby town of Troxlerberg, which could have been the ancestral home of some Troxler families.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Troxler (1501-1580) was a prominent woodcarver and sculptor who worked on various churches and buildings in the Lucerne region. His artistry and craftsmanship helped establish the Troxler name as one associated with skilled artisans.

During the 18th century, the Troxler surname spread beyond Switzerland as some families emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America. In 1756, a man named Johann Troxler (1732-1801) settled in the German-speaking region of Pennsylvania, becoming one of the earliest bearers of the name in what would become the United States.

Another notable individual with the Troxler surname was Ignaz Paul Vital Troxler (1780-1866), a Swiss philosopher and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medical ethics. His works on the importance of considering the whole person, rather than just physical symptoms, had a lasting impact on the practice of medicine.

In the 19th century, a Swiss-American named John Troxler (1819-1892) served as a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout its history, the Troxler surname has maintained a strong association with its Swiss-German origins, while also spreading to various parts of the world through emigration and migration. Despite its relatively small numbers, the name has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in fields such as art, medicine, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troxler

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

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

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