Explore the Family Name Tranter
The meaning of Tranter
English (West Midlands): occupational name for a peddler or hawker, especially one equipped with a horse and cart, Middle English traunter, traventer (from Late Latin travetarius).
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How common is the last name Tranter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tranter has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tranter was ranked as the 27,877th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 28,746th rank. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual number of people with the surname Tranter increased from 811 to 828 during the same period. However, when considering the proportion of individuals named Tranter per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.67%, indicating that while the count of individuals with this surname increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #28,746 | -3.12% |
| Count | 811 | 828 | 2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tranter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tranter also shifted during the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black under this surname. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.57% to 93.36%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease, dropping from 1.60% to 0.97%. On the other hand, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity among bearers of the Tranter surname grew by 29.15%, rising from 2.71% to 3.50%. In addition, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation showed a significant increase of 128.38%, going from 0.74% to 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.36% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.5% | 29.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 1.69% | 128.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0.97% | -39.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |