Explore the Family Name Trakas
The meaning of Trakas
Greek: nickname from traka ‘crash, collision’. In at least one instance, the surname is said to have derived from a bearer playing the game of quoits, and imitating the sound of the puck colliding. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Spero, Vasilios.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trakas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trakas ranked 50,261st in popularity in the year 2000 and rose to a rank of 51,281 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.03% over the decade. The number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 391 to 406 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 3.84%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #51,281 | -2.03% |
| Count | 391 | 406 | 3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trakas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Trakas surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.91% to 93.84%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.79% to 3.45%, while the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander changed from zero to 1.48%. During this same period, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.53% to zero. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 93.84% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.45% | 92.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |