Explore the Family Name Trojan
The meaning of Trojan
1. Polish, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and German (of Slavic origin): from the Old Slavic personal name Trojan, borne by a mythical creature from the early Slavic records. It may be a derivative of Latin Traianus, the name of a Roman emperor (53–117), who extended the Roman Empire east into Dacia (modern Romania), or a name of Old Slavic origin, derived from the adjective trojь ‘triple, treble’; this personal name was used among Czechs as a name bestowed on children born on the Feast of the Holy Trinity, and among Croats as an omen or well-wishing name. Compare Troyan. 2. Czech: topographic or habitational name referring to a house named U trojky zlaté, distinguished by the sign of a Golden Three. 3. Possibly also French: from the Latin personal name Troianus ‘Trojan’. This gained currency as having been the name of a 6th-century Christian saint, bishop of Saintes. Compare Italian Troiano.
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How common is the last name Trojan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trojan saw a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,672nd most popular but dropped to 21,307th by 2010—an 8.31% decrease. During the same period, the total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined by 3% from 1,268 to 1,230. The proportion per 100,000 people featuring this surname decreased by 10.64%, from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,672 | #21,307 | -8.31% |
| Count | 1,268 | 1,230 | -3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trojan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of Trojans identify as White - 95.58% in 2000 and 94.80% in 2010, showing a 0.82% decline. However, there's been an increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities bearing the Trojan surname. Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 67.82%, from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic representation saw a rise of 28.42%, increasing from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.22% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities with the Trojan surname were not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.8% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.54% | -7.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.46% | 67.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.22% | 28.42% |
| Black | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |