Explore the Family Name Trabue
The meaning of Trabue
Altered form of southern French Trabuc: habitational name from any of several places so named in the southern part of France, from Occitan trabuc ‘obstacle’. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Trabue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Trabue surname saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 38,524 which fell to 40,144 by the end of the decade, marking a drop of 4.21%. Despite the fall in rank, the actual count of people with the Trabue surname increased marginally from 540 in 2000 to 546 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.11%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals named Trabue per 100,000 people decreased by 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #40,144 | -4.21% |
| Count | 540 | 546 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trabue
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity tied to the Trabue surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 67.04% in 2000 and 64.84% in 2010, a decline of 3.28%. Concurrently, those who identified as Black made up 30% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 29.3% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation within the Trabue surname holders, growing from 1.67% to 3.85%. The category of two or more races also appeared in 2010, indicating a small but growing diversity within the Trabue surname bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.04% | 64.84% | -3.28% |
| Black | 30% | 29.3% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.85% | 130.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |