Explore the Family Name Trudo

The meaning of Trudo

Altered form of French Trudeau.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Trudo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trudo's popularity in the United States has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Trudo was ranked 37,640, and by 2010, it had improved its rank to 37,288—a 0.94% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with the Trudo surname also grew from 556 in 2000 to 598 in 2010, marking a 7.55% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 4.76%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#37,640#37,2880.94%
Count5565987.55%
Proportion per 100k0.210.2-4.76%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trudo

The ethnic identity associated with the Trudo surname also shifted during this period, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity from 0.9% to 1.51%, an increase of 67.78%. However, those identifying as two or more races decreased to zero by 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the Trudo surname slightly decreased from 87.95% to 87.46%. Additionally, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity, which was not present in 2000 but represented 2.01% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black population decreased from 8.99% to 8.19%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.

20002010Change
White87.95%87.46%-0.56%
Black8.99%8.19%-8.9%
Hispanic0%2.01%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.9%1.51%67.78%
Two or More Races1.26%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%