Explore the Family Name Trucks
The meaning of Trucks
German: shortened form of Truchsess, a status name for a steward, Middle High German truh(t)sæze, one of the three most important posts at a medieval court. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Trucks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Trucks" has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Trucks" was ranked 42,289th in terms of popularity, dropping to 45,653rd by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 7.95%. The number of people carrying the "Trucks" surname also fell slightly from 483 to 468 during this decade, representing a change of -3.11%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 11.11% from 0.18% to 0.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #45,653 | -7.95% |
| Count | 483 | 468 | -3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trucks
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Trucks" also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.45% to 92.52%, a drop of 3.07%. Meanwhile, those reporting Hispanic ethnicity significantly increased from 2.28% to 4.06%, a rise of 78.07%. Also notable is the increase among those identifying with two or more races, which jumped from 1.04% to 1.71%, an increase of 64.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 92.52% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4.06% | 78.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.71% | 64.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |