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

Truxell, 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 Truxell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truxell in America

Truxell is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truxell surname appeared 217 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 Truxell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truxell 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 Truxell

The surname Truxell originates from Germany, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "truxen," which means "to carry" or "to bear." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who worked as carriers or transporters of goods.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Truxell can be found in the village records of Wittenberg, Germany, where a family by the name of Truxell was documented in 1527. It is likely that this family was among the first to adopt the surname in that region.

In the 17th century, the Truxell name appeared in various church records and land registries throughout central Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. This indicates that the name had spread and become more widespread during this time period.

Notable individuals with the surname Truxell include Hans Truxell (1602-1678), a prominent merchant from Leipzig who traded in fine textiles and spices. Another notable figure was Johanna Truxell (1715-1792), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Erfurt.

As the Truxell family migrated and settled in different parts of Europe, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Truxel, Truxelle, and Truxler. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors.

In the 18th century, the name Truxell can be found in records from the Netherlands, where a family by that name had settled in the city of Amsterdam. One prominent member was Willem Truxell (1738-1812), a successful shipbuilder and trader who established a prosperous maritime business.

Another noteworthy individual was Johann Truxell (1771-1846), a German-born artist and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate woodcut illustrations in various publications throughout Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the Truxell name continued to spread across different regions, with families settling in various parts of Europe and eventually migrating to other continents, such as North America and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truxell

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

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

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