Explore the Family Name Tromp
The meaning of Tromp
1. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a trumpeter. 2. German: habitational name from a place so named near Braunsberg in Brandenburg. 3. English: variant of Trump. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Lidwina, Cornie, Gerrit, Jeroen, Laurens, Marten, Martinus, Maryke. German Erwin, Hans, Johannes, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Tromp in the United States?
The surname Tromp's popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 39,444 and slipped to 41,886 by 2010, a change of -6.19%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal decrease from 525 in 2000 to 519 in 2010 denoting a -1.14% change. This shift is further underscored by a proportion per 100k decrease of -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #41,886 | -6.19% |
| Count | 525 | 519 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tromp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tromp, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as white remained the majority, though their representation fell slightly from 89.90% to 86.90%. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 73.50%, rising from 4.00% to 6.94%. Individuals identifying as Black also increased, from 2.48% to 3.47%. There was a notable decrease of -49.44% for those claiming two or more races, dropping from 2.67% to 1.35%. Lastly, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native went up from 0.95% to 1.35%. The percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 86.9% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6.94% | 73.5% |
| Black | 2.48% | 3.47% | 39.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 1.35% | -49.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 1.35% | 42.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |