Explore the Family Name Trufant
The meaning of Trufant
Altered form of Cornish Truant, a variant of Truan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trufant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trufant has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Trufant was ranked 59,916 in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had risen to rank 58,182 – an increase of 2.89%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 315 to 349 during this period, marking a growth rate of 10.79%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable over the decade at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #58,182 | 2.89% |
| Count | 315 | 349 | 10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trufant
The Decennial U.S. Census data in terms of ethnicity reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trufant. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 62.22% to 59.60%, while those identifying as Black also decreased from 34.29% to 32.95%. In contrast, there was a notable appearance of Hispanic representation at 4.30% in 2010. The category of Two or more races also emerged in 2010 with 1.72%, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.43%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.22% | 59.6% | -4.21% |
| Black | 34.29% | 32.95% | -3.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |