Explore the Family Name Trover
The meaning of Trover
Possibly Irish: from Trower, a shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Treabhair (see Trevor).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trover in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trover saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Trover was ranked 73,931st in terms of popularity, with a total count of 244 instances. By 2010, the rank had marginally improved to 73,666th and the count increased to 263, representing a growth of approximately 7.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #73,666 | 0.36% |
| Count | 244 | 263 | 7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trover
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the last name Trover identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease in this percentage from 97.13% to 96.58%. There were no recorded instances of Trovers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, some individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities, marking a new change for this particular surname's ethnic diversity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.58% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |