Explore the Family Name Truex
The meaning of Truex
Variant of Truax, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Truex in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Truex" has slightly declined over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name dropped by 4.6% moving from 15,704 in 2000 to 16,427 in 2010. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the Truex surname slightly increased by 2.52%, growing from 1,708 in 2000 to 1,751 in 2010. There was also a minor decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, decreasing by 6.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,704 | #16,427 | -4.6% |
| Count | 1,708 | 1,751 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Truex
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Truex family between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased by 2.34%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 126.95%. Individuals reporting as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased slightly by 9.21%. Notably, there was a growth of 48.78% in individuals identifying with two or more races. No changes were reported among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 93.89% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.2% | 126.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.83% | 48.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.69% | -9.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |