Explore the Family Name Trenkle
The meaning of Trenkle
South German: variant of Tränkle or Trenkel, a nickname denoting a drinker (see Trinkle). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Benno, Frederich.
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How common is the last name Trenkle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trenkle has experienced a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 50,801 in 2000 to 57,914 in 2010, marking a fall of 14%. Equally, the count of individuals bearing the surname Trenkle also decreased by 9.07% from 386 in 2000 to 351 in 2010. This resulted in a reduction in the proportion per 100k people from 0.14 to 0.12, seeing a 14.29% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #57,914 | -14% |
| Count | 386 | 351 | -9.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trenkle
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the surname Trenkle, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identified as White throughout both years, with a slight decrease of 0.24% from 94.82% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 89%, moving from 1.81% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010. The count for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities was suppressed for privacy in 2010, whereas those identifying as Two or more races decreased by 31.4%. American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent with no representation among those with the surname Trenkle.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 94.59% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.42% | 88.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 1.42% | -31.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |