Explore the Family Name Truelson
The meaning of Truelson
Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Truelsen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Erik, Tryg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Truelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Truelson was ranked 75,938th in popularity in 2000 and fell to 83,541st in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 10.01% over a decade. The count of individuals with the Truelson surname also saw a slight decline from 236 in 2000 to 225 in 2010, indicating a decrease of around 4.66%. Concurrently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 population decreased by roughly 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #83,541 | -10.01% |
| Count | 236 | 225 | -4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Truelson
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Truelson surname identify as White, although this percentage dropped from 96.61% in 2000 to 92% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over this period. However, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 0% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Truelson surname identifying as Hispanic showed a significant growth of 46.70%, increasing from 2.12% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 92% | -4.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.11% | 46.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |