Explore the Family Name Truelsen
The meaning of Truelsen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Truels, a derivative of Old Norse Thorgils (see Trulson). This surname, which is very rare in Norway, is also found in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Asger, Nels.
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How common is the last name Truelsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Truelsen saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 93,006 in terms of commonality, but this position fell to 93,513 by 2010 – a decline of roughly 0.55%. Despite the lesser rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 183 to 196, showing an overall growth rate of 7.1% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #93,513 | -0.55% |
| Count | 183 | 196 | 7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Truelsen
The ethnic identity associated with the Truelsen name also experienced some changes during this period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals represented the largest percentage with this surname, though the proportion decreased from 93.99% in 2000 to 89.29% in 2010. In contrast, both the Hispanic and Black populations saw increases in their representation among the Truelsen surname. The Hispanic population grew from 3.83% to 5.10%, while the Black population went from having no recorded representation to making up 3.06% of the Truelsen surname holders in 2010. There was no change reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 89.29% | -5% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 5.1% | 33.16% |
| Black | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |