Explore the Family Name Troeger
The meaning of Troeger
German (Tröger), mainly in the eastern part (Saxony, Vogtland): habitational name for someone from Trögen, Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Klaus, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Troeger in the United States?
The surname Troeger, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,877th in terms of prevalence, but decreased to rank 53,419th by 2010. This represents a drop in popularity of about 9.29%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by 4.44% from 405 in 2000 to 387 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Troeger surname per 100,000 residents dropped by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #53,419 | -9.29% |
| Count | 405 | 387 | -4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Troeger
In terms of ethnicity, the Troeger surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.27% of those with the Troeger surname identified as White, though this figure decreased to 94.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.48% in 2000 to 3.62% in 2010, representing a growth of 144.59%. Both in 2000 and 2010, no Troegers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 94.32% | -4.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 3.62% | 144.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |