Troxel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Troxel

What does the name Troxel mean?

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

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

Troxel migration to the United States +

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

Sources +

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