Explore the Family Name Trauth
The meaning of Trauth
German: variant of Traut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trauth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trauth had a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name was ranked 42,217th in 2000 and slipped to 43,438th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 2.89%. However, despite the fall in rank, the actual count of people with the Trauth surname increased from 484 to 497, indicating a growth of 2.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%, from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #43,438 | -2.89% |
| Count | 484 | 497 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trauth
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Trauth surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.76% of the total, dropping slightly to 96.98% in 2010. This represents a change of -1.80% over the decade. A small percentage of Trauths identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010, an impressive growth of 36.89%. No Trauths identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 96.98% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.41% | 36.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |