Explore the Family Name Triska
The meaning of Triska
Czech (Tříska and Tříška): from tříska ‘splinter’, a nickname for a very thin man. The Czech idiom hubený jako tříska means ‘as thin as a rake’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Triska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Triska saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,523 in popularity, dropping to 46,725 in 2010, marking a 0.43% decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.57%, from 431 in 2000 to 455 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #46,725 | -0.43% |
| Count | 431 | 455 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Triska
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the Triska surname shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as White, comprising 92.11% in 2000 and 91.21% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.98%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 5.80% to 6.37%, an increase of 9.83%. The proportion of people claiming two or more ethnic identities also saw a rise from 1.39% to 1.54%, indicating a 10.79% increase. No change was observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 91.21% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 6.37% | 9.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.54% | 10.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |