Explore the Family Name Trousdale
The meaning of Trousdale
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Truesdale.
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How common is the last name Trousdale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trousdale has slightly decreased in rank from 23,264 in 2000 to 23,618 in 2010, a drop of 1.52%. However, the number of people bearing this surname has grown by approximately 5% from 1,023 in 2000 to 1,074 in 2010. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 people has seen a slight decrease of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,264 | #23,618 | -1.52% |
| Count | 1,023 | 1,074 | 4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trousdale
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse range for the surname Trousdale. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.77%). By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 90.32%. The data also shows increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The most notable changes are seen in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which saw their proportions increase by 105.08% and 105.51% respectively. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 4.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.77% | 90.32% | -2.64% |
| Two or More Races | 3.42% | 3.26% | -4.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 2.61% | 105.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.58% | 15.33% |
| Black | 0.59% | 1.21% | 105.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 1.02% | 72.88% |