Explore the Family Name Trubey
The meaning of Trubey
1. English (Oxfordshire; also Glamorgan, Wales): variant of Truby. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of Swiss German Trübi or Trüby (see Truby).
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How common is the last name Trubey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trubey saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Trubey was ranked 62,577 in popularity with 299 individuals bearing this surname, equating to about 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 66,553, with only 297 instances of the name, roughly 0.1 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -6.35 in rank and -0.67 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,553 | -6.35% |
| Count | 299 | 297 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trubey
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Trubey identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 95.32% in 2000 to 93.27% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 56.48%, rising from 3.01% to 4.71%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, from 0% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 93.27% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 4.71% | 56.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |