Explore the Family Name Traw
The meaning of Traw
Possibly an altered form of German Traue, a variant of Treu.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Traw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Traw" has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Traw ranked 59,453 in popularity, and by 2010 it had fallen to 63,873, indicating a 7.43% drop in ranking. Similarly, the count, or number of people with the surname, also decreased from 318 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 2%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals saw an 8.33% decrease, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #63,873 | -7.43% |
| Count | 318 | 312 | -1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Traw
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Traw", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 86.79% of people with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 84.94% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 8.81% in 2000 to 10.90% in 2010, showing a significant increase of 23.72%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010, a significant rise of 63.06%. However, those who identified as Black went down from 2.20% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.79% | 84.94% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.81% | 10.9% | 23.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.56% | 63.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.2% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |