Explore the Family Name Troxler
The meaning of Troxler
Swiss German: variant of Traxler. Compare Trosclair and Troxclair.
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How common is the last name Troxler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a slight shift in the popularity of the surname Troxler between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Troxler was ranked as the 17,134th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 18,208th spot, a decrease of 6.27%. Despite this decline in rank, the number of individuals with the Troxler surname remained almost steady, with 1,527 reported in 2000 and 1,528 in 2010, indicating a minor growth of 0.07%. The proportion of Troxler per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010, a decline of 8.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,134 | #18,208 | -6.27% |
| Count | 1,527 | 1,528 | 0.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.52 | -8.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Troxler
The ethnic identity associated with the Troxler surname has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as white remained the majority, though their proportion decreased slightly from 74.98% to 74.28%. Individuals identifying as black made up the second largest group, with their proportion dropping from 22.13% to 21.53%. The data also shows an increase in those claiming two or more ethnicities, with their percentage almost doubling from 1.05% to 1.96%. There was also a noticeable uptick in the Hispanic population, which increased from 1.18% to 1.83%. No Troxlers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.98% | 74.28% | -0.93% |
| Black | 22.13% | 21.53% | -2.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.96% | 86.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.83% | 55.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |