Explore the Family Name Trosclair
The meaning of Trosclair
Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of German Troxler. Compare Troxclair. Some characteristic forenames: French Anatole, Andre, Angelle, Antoine, Camille, Emile, Ketty, Lucien, Sylvain.
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How common is the last name Trosclair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trosclair saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 11,827 in terms of popularity and had a count of 2,426 within the American population. By 2010, the rank dropped to 12,351 with a slight increase in count to 2,517. This illustrates a change of -4.43% in rank and +3.75% in count over the decade. The proportion of Trosclairs per 100k also dipped by 5.56%, moving from 0.9 in 2000 to 0.85 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,827 | #12,351 | -4.43% |
| Count | 2,426 | 2,517 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.85 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trosclair
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Trosclair has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White account for the majority of the Trosclairs at 84.25% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 83.08% in 2010. The second-largest group consists of those identifying as Black, increasing by 11.8% over the decade. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native made up 4.66% in 2000, but decreased to 4.17% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, however, by 2010 there were small percentages in both categories. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a moderate increase from 1.85% to 1.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.25% | 83.08% | -1.39% |
| Black | 7.71% | 8.62% | 11.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.66% | 4.17% | -10.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.95% | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |