Explore the Family Name Troilo

The meaning of Troilo

1. Italian: nickname from troglio ‘stuttering’, in some cases it may also be a personal name Troilo (from Latin Troilus). 2. Perhaps also a metathesized form of Italian Triolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Agostino, Rocco.

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How common is the last name Troilo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Troilo saw a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it improved from 53,420 in 2000 to 47,186 in 2010 - an increase of approximately 11.67%. The frequency of this surname also experienced a growth of nearly 24%, with the number of people bearing the name rising from 363 in 2000 to 450 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Troilo per 100,000 residents also experienced a growth of 15.38% during this decade.

20002010Change
Rank#53,420#47,18611.67%
Count36345023.97%
Proportion per 100k0.130.1515.38%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Troilo

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Troilo surname identified as White in both years surveyed. Specifically, in 2000, 98.35% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.44% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly however, there were some individuals in 2010 who identified as Hispanic, accounting for 2.44% of those with the Troilo surname. This data suggests a slight diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the Troilo surname over the course of the decade.

20002010Change
White98.35%96.44%-1.94%
Hispanic0%2.44%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%