Explore the Family Name Truett
The meaning of Truett
English: variant of Trewhitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Truett in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Truett slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Truett was ranked 11,329th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 the rank had slipped to 11,522, marking a 1.7% decrease. Nevertheless, the actual count of individuals bearing the Truett surname increased by 6.72%, rising from 2,558 in 2000 to 2,730 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people marginally decreased from 0.95 to 0.93 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,329 | #11,522 | -1.7% |
| Count | 2,558 | 2,730 | 6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.93 | -2.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Truett
The ethnicity associated with the surname Truett also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant majority of those with the Truett surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 91.09% in 2000 to 89.89% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races increased by 22.02% and 22.22% respectively. On the other hand, the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons in 2010. Lastly, there was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.37% to 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.09% | 89.89% | -1.32% |
| Black | 5.04% | 6.15% | 22.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.54% | 12.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.43% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |