Explore the Family Name Trogdon
The meaning of Trogdon
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trogdon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trogdon has seen a slight decline in rank from 17040 in 2000 to 17530 in 2010, marking a change of -2.88%. Despite this, the total count of people bearing this name rose by 4.49% during the same period, increasing from 1537 to 1606 individuals. However, when looked at proportionally per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -5.26%, moving from 0.57 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,040 | #17,530 | -2.88% |
| Count | 1,537 | 1,606 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.54 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trogdon
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the Trogdon surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority identify as White, constituting 91.66% of persons with this surname in 2010, a minor decrease from 92.26% in 2000. The second largest group identifies as Black, showing a growth of 21.91% over the decade to make up 5.23% of Trogdons in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a notable increase of 47.83%, though they still comprise a small fraction of Trogdons at 0.68%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, having two or more races, or being Hispanic have all decreased in proportion, dropping by 15.38%, 25.33%, and 11.22% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 91.66% | -0.65% |
| Black | 4.29% | 5.23% | 21.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.12% | -25.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 0.87% | -11.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.68% | 47.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.44% | -15.38% |