Find out how popular the last name Triller is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Triller.

Triller, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Triller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Triller in America

Triller is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Triller surname appeared 186 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Triller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Triller to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Triller

The surname Triller is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "triller," which means "to trill" or "to quaver," referring to a vocal or musical trill. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were musicians, singers, or had a distinctive voice or way of speaking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Triller can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 15th century. In these records, a certain Hans Triller was mentioned as a respected musician and a member of the town's guild of instrumentalists.

The Triller name has also been linked to various German place names, such as Trillerdorf or Trillerbach, which may have influenced the spelling and spread of the surname across different regions. It's worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Trillner or Trüllner, were common during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Daniel Triller (1555-1629) was a renowned composer and organist from Saxony, Germany. His contributions to sacred music and his skill as an organist earned him recognition throughout the region.

During the 17th century, Johann Triller (1601-1675) was a respected theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote several influential works on Protestant theology and religious doctrine.

Another prominent figure with the surname Triller was Daniel Wilhelm Triller (1695-1782), a German physician and botanist from Saxony. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and plant taxonomy, and his work was widely recognized across Europe.

In the 19th century, Ferdinand Triller (1801-1875) was a German composer and conductor who gained recognition for his operatic works and his leadership of various orchestras and opera houses in Germany and Austria.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the surname Triller, reflecting the name's German roots and its association with various professions, particularly in the realms of music, theology, and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Triller

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Triller.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Triller was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Triller has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Triller was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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