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

Trudel, 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 Trudel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trudel in America

Trudel is the 19955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trudel surname appeared 1,344 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 Trudel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trudel 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 Trudel

The surname Trudel has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Burgundy. It first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "truant," which means "vagabond" or "wanderer." It's believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who frequently traveled or had a nomadic lifestyle.

In the 14th century, the name Trudel appeared in several historical records and documents, including the tax rolls of the city of Dijon in Burgundy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to 1327, when a man named Jean Trudel was mentioned in the court records of the Duchy of Burgundy.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Trudelle, Trudelle, and Trudelle being documented. These variations were often based on local dialect or the preference of the individual bearers.

The Trudel surname also has connections to various place names in France, particularly in the regions of Burgundy and Franche-Comté. For instance, there is a village called Trudelle in the department of Haute-Saône, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name for some families.

Notable individuals with the surname Trudel throughout history include:

1. Marcel Trudel (1917-2011), a renowned Canadian historian and author known for his works on the history of New France and Quebec.
2. Pierre Trudel (1936-2014), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec and held various ministerial positions.
3. Jacques Trudel (1947-2005), a Canadian actor and writer who appeared in numerous television series and films.
4. Suzanne Trudel (born 1950), a Canadian soprano and opera singer who has performed on international stages.
5. Éric Trudel (born 1977), a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for several teams.

While the surname Trudel is not among the most common in France today, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been borne by notable figures across various fields, particularly in Canada, where many French settlers and their descendants have carried the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trudel

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

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

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