Explore the Family Name Trogdon
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% |