Explore the Family Name Troia
The meaning of Troia
1. Italian: most likely a habitational name from Troia in Foggia province, or alternatively a nickname from troia ‘sow’, figurative ‘rubbish’, ‘trash’. 2. Portuguese (Tróia): habitational name from any of various places so named. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Santo, Gaspar, Luigi, Mario, Rosario, Pasquale, Vito, Ambrogio, Angelo, Carmela, Carmelina, Carmine, Eduardo, Elia, Erasmo, Franco.
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How common is the last name Troia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Troia in the United States has changed slightly between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 19,411 to 20,364, marking a decrease of approximately 4.91%. However, the count of individuals with the Troia surname increased by 1.16% during the same period, growing from 1,290 in 2000 to 1,305 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline, falling by 8.33% from 0.48 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,411 | #20,364 | -4.91% |
| Count | 1,290 | 1,305 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Troia
The ethnicity associated with the surname Troia has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.19% identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 92.80% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.33% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0.47% in 2000 to no recorded individuals in 2010. Those identifying as Black were not represented in 2000 but made up 1.00% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.55% to 1.07%. No individuals identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 92.8% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.14% | 24.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.07% | -30.97% |
| Black | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |