Surname Spotlight: Drexel

Families named Drexel share a German surname with a long history. Smith's 1956 dictionary gives the meaning “one who turned a lathe, a turner”.

Arms associated with the name

Coats of arms were borne by individual families. If arms are recorded under the Drexel name, our researchers explain whose they were and how they were blazoned.

Researching the origin

The name also appears as Drexler.

In the 2010 US Census, 778 Americans gave Drexel as their last name (rank 30,139). Want more than a summary? See the Drexel family name pack.