Explore the Family Name Tremper
The meaning of Tremper
German: more common variant of Trömper, an occupational name for a trumpet player or drummer, from Middle High German trumbe ‘trumpet’, sometimes ‘drum’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tremper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tremper experienced a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranking 21,998 in 2000, it rose to occupy the 21,272 spot in 2010, marking a 3.3% change. In terms of count, there was a more significant rise of 12.1%, going from 1,099 bearers in 2000 to 1,232 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also increased by 2.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,998 | #21,272 | 3.3% |
| Count | 1,099 | 1,232 | 12.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.42 | 2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tremper
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Tremper surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.93% over the decade. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 38.46%, making up 2.52% of the surname holders in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased by 31.62%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group witnessed a growth of 44.44%. It's important to note that the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic groups were not represented among individuals carrying the Tremper surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 94.32% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.52% | 38.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.79% | 31.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.65% | 44.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |