Explore the Family Name Trautmann
The meaning of Trautmann
German: from a medieval personal name, formed with Middle High German trūt ‘beloved’ + man ‘man’, or from an older stem, ancient Germanic thrud ‘strength’ (Old Norse thrudr ‘divine being’), from which several personal names were formed. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Dieter, Elfriede, Erwin, Frieda, Kurt, Manfred, Markus, Otto, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Trautmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trautmann saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 30,324th position to the 31,516th. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.82% from 728 to 734 during this decade. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decrease of about 7.41%, indicating a reduction in the relative frequency of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #31,516 | -3.93% |
| Count | 728 | 734 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trautmann
Regarding the ethnic identity of those named Trautmann, the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.98% to 95.23%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decrease from 0.82% to 0.68%. Interestingly, there was an increase in the number of individuals with the Trautmann surname who identify with two or more races, rising from 0.69% to 0.95%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 1.24% to 2.72%. The proportions of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.23% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.72% | 119.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0.95% | 37.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.68% | -17.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |