2000
#9,723
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,067
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.14
Rare Last name
Traxler
Occupational surname for a weaver or a maker of braids and decorative cords, derived from German.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,582 Americans carry the last name Traxler. That puts it at #9,876 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 95,688 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Traxler 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
3.6K
1 in 95,688
Census rank
#9,876
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,124 bearers of the surname Traxler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9876th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Traxler, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Traxler
The surname Traxler is believed to have its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The name is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 13th and 16th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Traxler name can be found in a historical document from the late 15th century in the town of Nuremberg, Germany. The document, dated 1492, refers to a certain Hans Traxler, a local merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.
The name Traxler is believed to be derived from an older German word or occupational term related to the trade or occupation of weaving or textile production. Some linguists suggest that it may have its roots in the German word "trachten," which means "to strive" or "to endeavor," potentially indicating a connection to the diligent work involved in the weaving craft.
In the 16th century, there are records of individuals bearing the Traxler surname in various parts of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. One notable figure from this period was Johann Traxler, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1520 to 1589 and served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg.
As the centuries progressed, the Traxler name spread to other regions of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. In the 18th century, records show a family of Traxlers residing in the town of Salzburg, Austria, where they were involved in the local brewing industry.
Another prominent individual with the Traxler surname was Karl Traxler, an Austrian mathematician and logician who lived from 1874 to 1953. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and is particularly known for his work on the foundations of geometry.
In the 20th century, the Traxler name gained recognition in the world of sports, with Gertrude Traxler, an Austrian figure skater who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
While the Traxler surname has its roots in German-speaking regions, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration patterns. However, the rich historical origins of this name can be traced back to the medieval era in central Europe, where it emerged as a distinctive marker of identity and occupation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Traxler
Among Census respondents with the surname Traxler, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Traxler 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 Traxler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 2,792
- Black or African American4.2% · 131
- Two or more races2.7% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 82
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Traxler
Traxler 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
#10,260
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,141
+74 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 1.06
Rank movement Down 537 places
2020
#9,876
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,124
-17 bearers (-0.5%)
Per 100,000 1.05
Rank movement Up 384 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,723 | 3,067 | 1.14 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,260 | 3,141 | 1.06 | +74 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 537 places |
| 2020 | #9,876 | 3,124 | 1.05 | -17 bearers (-0.5%) | Up 384 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 Traxler 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 | #10,260 | #9,876 | 3.7% |
| Count | 3,141 | 3,124 | -0.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.06 | 1.05 | -1.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Traxler bearers went from 3,141 to 3,124 (-0.5% change). The surname moved up 384 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,260 to #9,876.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Traxler
FAQ
Traxler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Traxler?
Name Census estimates that about 3,582 living Americans carry the surname Traxler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 95,688 residents.
How common is Traxler?
Traxler ranks #9,876 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,124 people with the surname Traxler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,582), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Traxler.
Has Traxler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Traxler went from 3,141 recorded bearers to 3,124. That is a decrease of 17 (-0.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,260 to #9,876.
What does the Census say about the background of Traxler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Traxler, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Traxler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (2,792 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Traxler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Black (4.2%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Traxler (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 Traxler mean?
Occupational surname for a weaver or a maker of braids and decorative cords, derived from German. 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 Traxler (1.05 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 Traxler?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.