Explore the Family Name Trostle
The meaning of Trostle
Altered form of German Trostel and probably also of South German (mainly Austria) Tröstl, a variant of Trost.
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How common is the last name Trostle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trostle has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Trostle ranked 23,530th in popularity and this slightly dropped to a rank of 24,237th in 2010, representing a 3% decrease in rank. However, the number of individuals with the Trostle surname increased during this decade, from 1,006 to 1,035, indicating a growth of approximately 2.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.41%, going from 0.37 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,530 | #24,237 | -3% |
| Count | 1,006 | 1,035 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trostle
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Trostle surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity, although there was a small decrease from 97.42% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or Black also increased moderately from 0.70% to 1.16% for both groups over the same period. There was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.60% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010, showing an impressive 190% change. No individuals with the Trostle surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 95.27% | -2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.74% | 190% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.16% | 65.71% |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.16% | 65.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |