Explore the Family Name Trant
The meaning of Trant
1. English (mainly Devon): nickname, perhaps from Middle English tr(u)a(u)nt ‘beggar; vagabond; scoundrel’ (Old French truant). 2. Irish (Kerry): shortened form of Treamhant, a Gaelicized form of an as yet unidentified surname, which may have been borne by a pre-Norman family of Scandinavian origin who settled on the southwest coast of Ireland in the counties of Limerick and Kerry.
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How common is the last name Trant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trant has significantly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Trant ranked as the 21,727th most popular surname, however, by 2010, it had dropped to the 28,465th spot, a decline of 31.01%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell during this time period, going from 1,117 in 2000 to 838 in 2010, marking a drop of nearly 25%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 31.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,727 | #28,465 | -31.01% |
| Count | 1,117 | 838 | -24.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.28 | -31.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trant
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trant, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White were the majority holders of this surname, increasing from 83.89% in 2000 to 90.81% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a significant increase, going from 1.97% to 3.22%, a jump of over 63%. Hispanic identifiers also slightly increased their representation among Trant bearers by 22.33%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped dramatically from 10.74% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, a decrease of almost 79%. Lastly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races was zero in 2000 but increased to 1.07% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.89% | 90.81% | 8.25% |
| Black | 1.97% | 3.22% | 63.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.63% | 22.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.74% | 2.27% | -78.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |