Explore the Family Name Troast
The meaning of Troast
Probably an Americanized form of German Trost or Dutch Troost.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Troast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Troast saw a marginal decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 55,609 in 2000, it fell to 57,234 in 2010, marking a 2.92% drop. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 345 to 356 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 3.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69%, dropping from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #57,234 | -2.92% |
| Count | 345 | 356 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Troast
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Troast, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the predominant ethnicity is White, though it has seen a slight decrease of 1.35%, moving from 96.52% in 2000 to 95.22% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Troast family showed significant growth, increasing by 55.17% over the ten-year span. In 2000, they comprised 1.45% of the Troasts, and by 2010, they made up 2.25%. Interestingly, the Hispanic segment went from non-existent in 2000 to making up 2.25% of the Troasts by 2010. The proportions of other ethnicities like Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 95.22% | -1.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 2.25% | 55.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |