2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Truschel
A surname possibly derived from a place name or occupation, with uncertain origins.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Truschel. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Truschel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Truschel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Truschel, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Truschel
The surname Truschel is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from a Germanic personal name or a place name.
One theory suggests that Truschel originated from the Old High German word "truht," meaning "lord" or "ruler," indicating that the name may have initially been associated with a person of nobility or authority. Another possibility is that it stemmed from a Germanic place name containing the element "trut," referring to a beloved or cherished location.
Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries in Bavaria and neighboring regions mention individuals bearing variations of the Truschel name, such as Truschelius, Truschilius, and Truscheli. These early occurrences suggest the name's longevity and widespread use in the area.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Truschel name can be found in the 1438 Nuremberg Chronicles, a renowned illustrated world history book. The text mentions a certain Hans Truschel, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various municipal records and legal documents across southern Germany. Notable figures from this period include Johann Truschel (1522-1598), a renowned theologian and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen.
The 17th century saw the emergence of a renowned Truschel family in the city of Augsburg, where they were influential merchants and bankers. Andreas Truschel (1642-1712) was a respected businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city's development.
In the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Karl Truschel (1824-1891), a celebrated German painter and illustrator known for his depictions of historical scenes and landscapes.
Throughout its history, the Truschel surname has been associated with various occupations, from scholars and clergymen to merchants and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Truschel
Among Census respondents with the surname Truschel, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Truschel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Truschel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Truschel
Truschel appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,720 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,871 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,720 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 6,871 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Truschel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #145,757 | 4.5% |
| Count | 107 | 115 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Truschel bearers went from 107 to 115 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 6,871 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #145,757.
FAQ
Truschel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Truschel?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Truschel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Truschel?
Truschel ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Truschel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Truschel.
Has Truschel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Truschel went from 107 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 8 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Truschel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Truschel, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Truschel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Truschel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Hispanic (9.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Truschel (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Truschel mean?
A surname possibly derived from a place name or occupation, with uncertain origins. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Truschel (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Truschel?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.