Explore the Family Name Trew
The meaning of Trew
1. English: variant of Trow. 2. German: variant of Treu.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trew in the United States?
The surname Trew, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,832nd most popular, but by 2010, it had fallen to 24,370th, representing an 11.63% drop. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 1,110 in 2000 to 1,028 in 2010, a reduction of 7.39%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population declined by 14.63%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,832 | #24,370 | -11.63% |
| Count | 1,110 | 1,028 | -7.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trew
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trew, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage identified as White, increasing slightly from 91.26% to 93.00%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 2.43% to 1.07%, while those identifying as Hispanic also dropped from 2.97% to 2.24%. The Black ethnicity representation decreased slightly from 1.62% to 1.36%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as having two or more races or being of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in 2000, but by 2010, these proportions were at 1.56% and 0.78% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.26% | 93% | 1.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 2.24% | -24.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Black | 1.62% | 1.36% | -16.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.43% | 1.07% | -55.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |