Explore the Family Name Troxclair
The meaning of Troxclair
Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of German Troxler. Compare Trosclair. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Prudent.
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How common is the last name Troxclair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Troxclair has seen a substantial increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938th and by 2010 it had moved up significantly to 65,244th, a change of 14.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 236 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, an increase of 28.81%. The proportion of people named Troxclair per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #65,244 | 14.08% |
| Count | 236 | 304 | 28.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Troxclair
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Troxclair surname is predominantly associated with the white ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.03% of those bearing the surname were identified as white, and although this percentage decreased to 94.41% by 2010, it remained the dominant ethnicity. There were no recorded instances of the Troxclair surname among Asians/Pacific Islanders or those identifying as two or more races in either 2000 or 2010. Notably, the surname began to appear among Hispanic and Black populations in 2010, accounting for 2.63% and 2.96%, respectively. No Troxclairs were identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 94.41% | -2.7% |
| Black | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |