Explore the Family Name Trollinger
The meaning of Trollinger
Swiss German and German: in some cases, probably a variant of Drollinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trollinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trollinger showed a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, this name improved from the 20,676th position in 2000 to the 16,593rd spot in 2010, indicating a 19.75% rise in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname went up by 45.33%, from 1,189 people in 2000 to 1,728 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Trollinger per 100,000 also saw a 34.09% increment, moving from 0.44 to 0.59 within the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,676 | #16,593 | 19.75% |
| Count | 1,189 | 1,728 | 45.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.59 | 34.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trollinger
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Trollinger, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, with an increase from 79.14% to 83.51%. The second-largest group was those identifying as Black, although their percentage dropped from 16.06% to 10.71%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.93% to 2.49%, while the numbers of those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races origin marginally increased. However, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a substantial decrease, from 1.18% to 0.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.14% | 83.51% | 5.52% |
| Black | 16.06% | 10.71% | -33.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 2.49% | 167.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.26% | 11.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.69% | 2.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 0.35% | -70.34% |