Traxler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The distinguished surname Traxler is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German "Drehseler," meaning "turner," and was most likely initially borne by a turner or lathe worker.

Early Origins of the Traxler family

The surname Traxler was first found in the region of Thuringia, where this particular variation first emerged. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Herman der Drahsil, who was living in Weingarten, a town just beyond the borders of Thuringia, in 1270. The Traxler family was an integral part of a feudal society which would shape modern European history, and played an important role in the development of German society.

Early History of the Traxler family

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Traxler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Drechsler, Drechsel, Drexler, Drexel, Drexell, Drachsler, Drachsel, Draxler, Draxel, Draxell, Dressler, Dressel, Trechsler, Trechsel, Trexler, Trexel, Trexell, Trachsler, Trachsel, Traxler, Traxel, Traxell and many more.

Early Notables of the Traxler family

Notable members of the surname Traxler in this period were Jeremias Drechselerius (b. 1591), a German ascetic Jesuit writer. Josef Drechsler was a remarkable composer and teacher, born May 26, 1782, at Vlachovo Brezí in Bohemia; received his first instruction from his father, schoolmaster in his native place. After various alternations of place and pursuit, he studied music and law at Prague; in 1807 found himself at Vienna, but it was not till 1810 that he obtained employment as chorus-master at the Court Theatre. This was followed in 1812 by a place as 'Capellmeister adjunct,' then by an organist's post; in...
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Traxler Ranking

In the United States, the name Traxler is the 10,832^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Traxler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Traxler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Philip Traxler, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1839 2
Barbara Traxler, aged 4, who arrived in New York in 1854 2
Franz Traxler, aged 7, who arrived in New York in 1854 2
John Traxler, aged 36, who landed in New York in 1854 2
D Traxler, who landed in Mississippi in 1875 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Traxler (post 1700) +

Richard Warwick Traxler (1928-2010), American environmental microbiologist, known for his research in petroleum-degrading bacteria
Brian Lee Traxler (1967-2004), American Major League Baseball first baseman who played in 1990
Jerome Bob Traxler (1931-1974), American politician, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 8th district (1974-1993)
William Byrd Traxler Jr. (1948-2009), American jurist, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2009-)
Karel Traxler (1866-1936), Czech chess master and composer of chess problems

Historic Events for the Traxler family +

St. Francis Dam

Mrs. Emma Ida Traxler, (nee Smith), American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
Mr. John Traxler, American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
Mr. F. C. Traxler, American resident in Santa Clarita who survived when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)