Explore the Family Name Tropf
The meaning of Tropf
German: nickname for a naïve person, from Middle High German tropf (see Tropp).
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How common is the last name Tropf in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tropf had a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 78,035th to 80,678th most commonly used. Despite this, the number of people with the surname increased by 3.07%, from 228 to 235 individuals, indicating that while it may not be as commonly ranked, the usage of the name has grown.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #80,678 | -3.39% |
| Count | 228 | 235 | 3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tropf
In terms of ethnicity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data shows a strong association of the Tropf surname with white ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 98% of those with the surname identified as white, an increase of 1.34% over the decade. No other ethnic identities were recorded for those with the Tropf surname in either year, signifying the name's predominance in white communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 99.57% | 1.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |