Explore the Family Name Trodden
The meaning of Trodden
Irish (Armagh): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Trodáin ‘descendant of Trodán’, a personal name probably based on a diminutive of trod ‘fight’, thus meaning ‘little fighter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trodden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trodden has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Trodden was ranked 95,091 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it moved up to 94,730. The count of individuals with the Trodden name also saw a rise from 178 in 2000 to 193 in 2010, marking an 8.43% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #94,730 | 0.38% |
| Count | 178 | 193 | 8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trodden
The ethnicity associated with the surname Trodden has diversified over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identified as White accounted for 96.07% of those with the surname, but this percentage dropped to 90.67% by 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity with this surname recorded in 2000; however, by 2010, these groups represented 2.59% and 5.18% respectively. The percentages of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 90.67% | -5.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |