Show ContentsTroxel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The roots of the German surname Troxel can be found in the region of Hesse, where the name originated. Troxel may be an occupational name, derived from the Middle High German word "truhsaesee," meaning "leader." In this case, Troxel would be a variation of the German surname Truchsess.

Early Origins of the Troxel family

The surname Troxel was first found in Kempten, where the name first emerged in the early Middle Ages. Hainrich der Truhsaess is the first recorded bearer of the name, living in Kempten in 1287.

Early History of the Troxel family

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Troxel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Troxel, Trutzschel, Truhsaess, Troxelle, Trutzel, Troxell and many more.

Early Notables of the Troxel family

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Troxel Ranking

In the United States, the name Troxel is the 10,405th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]


United States Troxel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Troxel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Fred Troxel, who was naturalized in Iroquois County, Illinois in 1895

Contemporary Notables of the name Troxel (post 1700) +

  • John Carroll Troxel (b. 1905), physician working in the American Midwest
  • Ed Troxel (1925-2001), influential high school and college football coach in Idaho
  • M C J Troxel, diplomat living in Israel in the 1950's


Suggested Readings for the name Troxel +

  • Troxel(l) Trails by Richard M. Troxel.

  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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