Explore the Family Name Tribolet
The meaning of Tribolet
French and Swiss French: derivative of Old French tribol ‘trouble, agitation’ (noun derivative of triboler ‘to disturb, to torment’), probably used as a nickname for a troublemaker, an agitator.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tribolet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tribolet has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,782 in terms of popularity, with 267 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank moved down to 71,886, with an increase in count to 271 individuals, indicating a growth of 1.5%. However, its proportion per 100k people decreased by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #71,886 | -4.51% |
| Count | 267 | 271 | 1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tribolet
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tribolet from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identifying as white fell by 7%, from 86.89% to 80.81%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 31.32%, from 11.24% to 14.76%. Interestingly, the category of two or more races emerged in 2010, representing 2.95% of individuals with this surname. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.89% | 80.81% | -7% |
| Hispanic | 11.24% | 14.76% | 31.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |