Explore the Family Name Trejos
The meaning of Trejos
Hispanic (mainly Colombia): possibly a nickname from trejo, meaning ‘daring, bold’, an Americanism in Spanish.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trejos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trejos saw a considerable increase between 2000 and 2010. It rose from rank 27,028 in 2000 to rank 23,371 in 2010, marking an increase of 13.53%. The total count of individuals with this surname also climbed from 843 in 2000 to 1089 in 2010, highlighting a 29.18% rise. The proportion of individuals named Trejos per 100k people also increased by 19.35% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,028 | #23,371 | 13.53% |
| Count | 843 | 1,089 | 29.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.37 | 19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trejos
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Trejos identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 93.36% of individuals identified as Hispanic, which slightly increased to 94.12% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a minor growth from 5.10% in 2000 to 5.42% in 2010. Individuals with mixed races decreased from 0.95% in 2000 to none in 2010, while there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.36% | 94.12% | 0.81% |
| White | 5.1% | 5.42% | 6.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |