Explore the Family Name Trembley
The meaning of Trembley
French: variant of Tremblay and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Trembley is rare in France. History: Bearers of the surname Trembley are in most, if not all, cases descendants of Pierre Tremblay from France (see Tremblay). Some characteristic forenames: French Camil, Jacques, Jean Marie, Jean-Francois, Jean-Paul, Rodrigue.
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How common is the last name Trembley in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trembley has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Trembley was ranked 21,934th in popularity, while in 2010 it slipped to 22,637th, indicating a decrease of 3.21%. However, the total count of people with the surname Trembley actually increased by 2.81%, growing from 1,103 in 2000 to 1,134 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.32%, going from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,934 | #22,637 | -3.21% |
| Count | 1,103 | 1,134 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trembley
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Trembley. In 2000, 95.92% of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 93.56% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase. The Hispanic representation rose from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander representation went from 0% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Two or more races (from 1.18% to 1.76%), and Black (from 0% to 0.62%). The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.73% in 2000 to 0.44% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 93.56% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.03% | 72.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.76% | 49.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.44% | -39.73% |