Explore the Family Name Triest
The meaning of Triest
Dutch (also Van Triest) and North German: topographic name for someone who lived by uncultivated land or a habitational name from a place called Triest, for example in East Flanders.
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How common is the last name Triest in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Triest was ranked 84,310th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to the 90,853rd spot by 2010. This represents a 7.76% decrease in its rank over this decade. In terms of the number of individuals with this surname, it slightly decreased from 207 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, showing a minimal dip of 1.93%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents dwindled by 12.5%, changing from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #90,853 | -7.76% |
| Count | 207 | 203 | -1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Triest
In terms of ethnic identity, the Triest surname showed some variability between 2000 and 2010. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Triest surname identified as White, at 95.65% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 94.09% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 2.42% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.46% of the Triest population. There were no individuals with the Triest surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.09% | -1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |