Explore the Family Name Tri
The meaning of Tri
1. Vietnamese (Trì): from the Chinese surname 池, see Chi 1. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization (commonly found in Vietnam) of the surname 徐, see Xu 2. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Binh, Cao, Chau, Huan, Hung, Minh, Nguyen, Phi, Thiem, Tran, Truong, Vinh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tri increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,448 and had 495 bearers. By 2010, the rank improved to 38,439 with an increase of 7.26 percent, and the count of bearers rose to 576, marking a significant growth of 16.36 percent. As for the proportion per 100k, it also witnessed an upward trend from 0.18 to 0.2, showing an 11.11 percent hike.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #38,439 | 7.26% |
| Count | 495 | 576 | 16.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tri
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that Tri reflects diverse origins. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, constituting 64.44 percent in 2000 and 60.24 percent in 2010, even though this represented a decrease of 6.52 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander population made up the second largest group, increasing from 30.91 percent in 2000 to 34.55 percent in 2010. A small but growing percentage of individuals identified as having two or more races (1.21 percent in 2000 to 1.39 percent in 2010) or as Hispanic (1.62 percent in 2000 to 2.08 percent in 2010). No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.44% | 60.24% | -6.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 30.91% | 34.55% | 11.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.08% | 28.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.39% | 14.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |