Explore the Family Name Trafton
The meaning of Trafton
English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trafton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trafton saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,101 in terms of frequency, but dropped to 18,724 by 2010, marking a 3.44% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,420 to 1,467 over the same period, indicating a growth of 3.31%. The proportion of individuals with the Trafton surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.53 to 0.5, reflecting a drop of 5.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,101 | #18,724 | -3.44% |
| Count | 1,420 | 1,467 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trafton
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Trafton surname. Over a decade, there was no change in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both groups. Those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.41% to 1.36%, while those identifying as White also saw a decline from 87.68% to 85.34%. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases over the decade. The Hispanic identification rose from 1.83% to 2.59%, a 41.53% increase, and the Black identification grew from 8.17% to 10.02%, a 22.64% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.68% | 85.34% | -2.67% |
| Black | 8.17% | 10.02% | 22.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.59% | 41.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.36% | -3.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |