Explore the Family Name Trogden
The meaning of Trogden
Possibly an altered form of German Trachte in the south, from Middle High German tracht ‘catch of fish’ (cognate with tragen); in he north from Middle Low German dar achten ‘there in back’, hence a topographic name.
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How common is the last name Trogden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trogden has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 65,298th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 67,943, representing a decline of 4.05%. However, this didn't stop a modest increase in the actual count of people bearing this surname. The count grew from 284 individuals in 2000 to 290 in 2010, marking a 2.11% uptick. Nonetheless, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #67,943 | -4.05% |
| Count | 284 | 290 | 2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trogden
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Trogden surname showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (96.48%) of people with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this proportion had decreased slightly to 93.1%, indicating a minor drop of 3.5%. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0% to 3.79%. Representation of Black individuals remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 2.46% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. No changes were registered for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 93.1% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Black | 2.46% | 2.41% | -2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |