Explore the Family Name Trygg
The meaning of Trygg
Swedish: probably a soldier’s name, from trygg ‘trustworthy, faithful’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer, Hjordis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trygg in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Trygg" ranked 90,252nd in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 97,210th by 2010, marking a decrease by approximately 7.71%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 190 in the year 2000 to 187 in 2010, which is a decline of about 1.58%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Trygg per 100,000 decreased by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #97,210 | -7.71% |
| Count | 190 | 187 | -1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trygg
In terms of ethnic identity, again, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname "Trygg" identified as White, constituting 93.68% in 2000 and 92.51% in 2010, showing a slight decline of 1.25%. Those who identified as having two or more races increased marginally from 2.63% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a emergence of Hispanic identification within this group, going from 0% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 92.51% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 2.67% | 1.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |