Explore the Family Name Tritten
The meaning of Tritten
Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived by a step or flight of steps, from Middle High German trit ‘step’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Tritten in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tritten has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,046th most common name and by 2010, it had fallen to the 72,105th position showing a 16.21% change. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 302 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, representing a 10.6% decline. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Tritten surname per 100k population fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #72,105 | -16.21% |
| Count | 302 | 270 | -10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tritten
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of individuals with the Tritten surname have identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.35% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010. The data also indicates an increase in the Hispanic representation within the Tritten surname holders, growing from 1.66% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows that 1.85% of the Trittens identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 94.44% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.59% | 56.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |