Explore the Family Name Tragesser
The meaning of Tragesser
German: variant of Trageser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tragesser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tragesser saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 49,767 in 2000 to 50,467 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.41%. However, despite the dip in ranking, the number of people bearing the surname actually increased by 4.55% during the same period. The proportion of individuals with the Tragesser surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, dropping by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #50,467 | -1.41% |
| Count | 396 | 414 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tragesser
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tragesser, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. Overwhelmingly, this surname is associated with those of White ethnicity, accounting for 93.96% of the individuals in 2010, down slightly from 94.95% in 2000. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.27% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010 - an increase of 91.63%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Tragesser identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, from 1.77% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 93.96% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 4.35% | 91.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.69% | -4.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |