Explore the Family Name Triplet
The meaning of Triplet
English: variant of Triplett. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Triplet in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Triplet" has slightly decreased over time. In 2000, it was ranked 38,833 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 41,579, representing a change of -7.07%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 535 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.24%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also dropped by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #41,579 | -7.07% |
| Count | 535 | 523 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Triplet
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were no major changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname 'Triplet'. The largest group identified as White, increasing slightly from 64.30% in 2000 to 64.82% in 2010. Black identity showed a minor decrease from 29.91% to 29.64%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 2.06% to 2.29%. Hispanic identification saw a significant decrease from 2.06% to 1.53%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 64.82% | 0.81% |
| Black | 29.91% | 29.64% | -0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.29% | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.53% | -25.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |