Explore the Family Name Droll
The meaning of Droll
German: 1. nickname for a chubby funny man, from Middle Low German dral ‘round, whirly’. 2. variant of the nickname Troll ‘demon’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Droll in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Droll has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Droll was ranked 32,939 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 41,657, marking a change of -26.47%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a decline from 656 in 2000 to 522 in 2010, representing a drop of 20.43%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k of the population named Droll decreased by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #41,657 | -26.47% |
| Count | 656 | 522 | -20.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Droll
The ethnic identity breakdown of individuals with the surname Droll, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some noticeable shifts from 2000 to 2010. The predominant ethnicity remains White, although there was a slight dip from 96.80% in 2000 to 94.83% in 2010. The Hispanic representation under this surname showed a remarkable increase of 76.32%, rising from 1.52% to 2.68% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races also increased, moving from 0.91% to 1.15%, showing a 26.37% change. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.83% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.68% | 76.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.15% | 26.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |