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

Troester, 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 Troester surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troester in America

Troester is the 31068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troester surname appeared 747 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 Troester.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troester 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 Troester

The surname Troester originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "troster," meaning "comforter" or "consoler." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who provided comfort or consolation to others, such as a priest or a counselor.

Variations of the spelling include Troster, Tröster, and Troister, reflecting the regional dialects and historical spelling conventions of different parts of Germany. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it can be found in historical records and documents from the medieval period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johannes Troester, a prominent theologian and reformer who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Zwickau, Saxony, and played a significant role in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable figure was Hans Troester, a renowned architect and stonemason from Nuremberg, Bavaria, who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city, including the iconic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady).

In the 17th century, Johann Troester was a respected philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Jena in Thuringia. His works on logic and metaphysics were widely read and influential during his time.

The 18th century saw the birth of Carl Troester, a German composer and musician who made significant contributions to the development of classical music. He was born in Dresden and served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Prince of Saxe-Weissenfels.

In the 19th century, Wilhelm Troester was a prominent German historian and author. He specialized in the study of medieval German literature and folklore, publishing several notable works on these subjects.

While the Troester surname has origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, its historical roots and significance can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it first emerged as a distinctive surname in central and southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troester

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

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 Troester 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 Troester 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 Troester was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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