Explore the Family Name Troupe
The meaning of Troupe
Scottish: variant of Troup.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Troupe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Troupe' has seen a slight decline in terms of rank between 2000 and 2010, slipping from 10,340th to 10,668th place, indicating a decrease of 3.17%. However, despite this drop in rank, the number of people bearing this surname has actually increased by 5.12%, with the count rising from 2,853 in 2000 to 2,999 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Troupe per 100,000 also saw a marginal reduction, falling by 3.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,340 | #10,668 | -3.17% |
| Count | 2,853 | 2,999 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.02 | -3.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Troupe
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows fluctuations among the various ethnic identities associated with the surname 'Troupe' between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Black with this surname saw a slight increase of 4.05%, taking the percentage from 43.46% to 45.22%. The most notable change was observed in the Hispanic demographic, which experienced an impressive growth of 147.62%, going from 1.05% to 2.6%. There was also an increase of 44.58% in those identifying with two or more races. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White and Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 8.27% and 5.97% respectively. The smallest group was those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw a decline of 32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.09% | 47.78% | -8.27% |
| Black | 43.46% | 45.22% | 4.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 3.6% | 44.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.6% | 147.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.63% | -5.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.17% | -32% |