Explore the Family Name Traill
The meaning of Traill
Scottish: variant of Trail.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Traill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Traill saw a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Traill ranked 69,854 in terms of popularity and rose marginally to rank 69,392 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 0.66%. The count of people with this surname also experienced a growth of 8.02%, moving from 262 in 2000 to 283 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #69,392 | 0.66% |
| Count | 262 | 283 | 8.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Traill
In the context of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Traill identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 4.56% over the decade. In 2000, 86.26% claimed White ethnicity compared to 82.33% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased by an impressive 44.44%, rising from 9.54% in 2000 to 13.78% in 2010. There were minimal changes in those identifying with two or more races, decreasing from 3.05% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals with the surname Traill identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.26% | 82.33% | -4.56% |
| Black | 9.54% | 13.78% | 44.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 2.47% | -19.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |