Explore the Family Name Trueman
The meaning of Trueman
1. English: nickname from Middle English treu(e), trew(e), trow(e), tru(e) ‘faithful’ (Old English trēow) + -man, denoting a loyal or trustworthy person. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish Treumann, composed of German treu ‘true, faithful’ + Mann ‘man’, or any of its variants, such as Trejman, or cognates.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trueman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trueman saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Trueman was ranked as the 26,215th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 23,084th spot. This represents an upward shift of approximately 12%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Trueman surname increased from 877 in 2000 to 1,107 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of over 26%. The proportion of the surname per 100k population also increased from 0.33 to 0.38 during this period, marking a rise of over 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,215 | #23,084 | 11.94% |
| Count | 877 | 1,107 | 26.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.38 | 15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trueman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Trueman also underwent changes in the same decade. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Trueman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of about 2.7% in this group. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by about 40%. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of over 133%, rising from 1.82% to 4.25%. There was also a noticeable growth in those identifying as Black, which increased by approximately 72%. The group identifying with two or more races experienced a modest increase of around 12%, while the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.93% | 90.42% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 4.25% | 133.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 3.07% | 12.04% |
| Black | 0.68% | 1.17% | 72.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 1.08% | -40.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |