Explore the Family Name Trolinger
The meaning of Trolinger
Variant of Trollinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trolinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trolinger has changed slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,567th and increased marginally to a rank of 48,530 in 2010, representing a growth of 0.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 6.62% over the decade, rising from 408 in 2000 to 435 in 2010. However, the proportion of the surname Trolinger per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #48,530 | 0.08% |
| Count | 408 | 435 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trolinger
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Trolinger surname using the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Trolingers identified as White, accounting for 96.08% in 2000 and decreasing to 93.79% in 2010. The representation of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 20.35%, growing from 1.72% to 2.07%. Although the percentage of Trolingers identifying as Hispanic decreased by 33.14%, from 1.72% to 1.15%. Interestingly, no Trolingers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while those professing an American Indian and Alaskan Native background emerged in 2010 at 2.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 93.79% | -2.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.07% | 20.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.15% | -33.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |