Explore the Family Name Tross
The meaning of Tross
German: metonymic occupational name for a carter or carter’s man, from Middle High German trosse ‘baggage’. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Horst, Jurgen.
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How common is the last name Tross in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Tross' saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,406 in terms of frequency, but dropped to 63,068 by 2010, signifying a change of -9.86%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dipped from 332 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, indicating a -4.52% shift. The proportion per 100k also followed suit, going down by -8.33% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #63,068 | -9.86% |
| Count | 332 | 317 | -4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tross
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Tross'. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded changes for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, with counts remaining at zero. Meanwhile, those identifying as Two or more races had an increase of 34.60%, from 2.11% to 2.84%. The White ethnicity saw a minimal growth of 1.18%, from 62.05% to 62.78%. The Hispanic group experienced a significant rise of 46.46%, increasing from 4.52% to 6.62%. Conversely, the Black ethnicity group saw a decline of -17.47%, decreasing from 29.82% to 24.61% over the 10-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.05% | 62.78% | 1.18% |
| Black | 29.82% | 24.61% | -17.47% |
| Hispanic | 4.52% | 6.62% | 46.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.84% | 34.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |