Explore the Family Name Troha
The meaning of Troha
Slovenian and Croatian: nickname for a physically small person, from troha ‘scrap’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Troha in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Troha had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Troha ranked 39,617th and saw a minor drop to 41,038th in 2010, representing a decrease of about 3.59 percent. Despite the decrease in rank, the number of people with the Troha surname actually increased from 522 in 2000 to 531 in 2010, reflecting a growth of around 1.72 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname slightly decreased by about 5.26 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #41,038 | -3.59% |
| Count | 522 | 531 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Troha
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of individuals with the Troha surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.70 percent to 96.61 percent over the decade. The Hispanic community with the Troha surname experienced an increase, going from 1.34 percent in 2000 to 1.69 percent in 2010, which represents a significant percentage change of approximately 26.12 percent. Notably, by 2010, there were individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities with the Troha surname remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.61% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.69% | 26.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |