Explore the Family Name Trujeque
The meaning of Trujeque
Spanish (southern): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trujeque in the United States?
The surname Trujeque has seen a considerable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of rank, it jumped from being the 69,428th most common surname in 2000 to 55,841st in 2010, representing a positive change of nearly 20%. The count of individuals with the Trujeque surname also increased during this period by approximately 39% - from 264 individuals in 2000 to 367 in 2010. This growth is further supported by an increase in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.1 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #55,841 | 19.57% |
| Count | 264 | 367 | 39.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trujeque
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Trujeque, as captured by the Decennial U.S. Census, has predominantly been Hispanic, accounting for 81.06% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 83.65% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly during this period, from 10.98% to 10.35%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase from 4.17% to 5.18%. The categories representing Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaskan Native did not represent any part of the Trujeque surname holders in either year. It's noteworthy that those identifying with two or more races were only represented in the 2000 Census data at 3.79%, but this category was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.06% | 83.65% | 3.2% |
| White | 10.98% | 10.35% | -5.74% |
| Black | 4.17% | 5.18% | 24.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |