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

Trollinger, 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 Trollinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trollinger in America

Trollinger is the 16593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trollinger surname appeared 1,728 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Trollinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trollinger 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 Trollinger

The surname Trollinger is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "trollen," which means "to wander" or "to roam." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to a person who traveled frequently or had a nomadic lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Trollinger name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Ecclesiae Ravennatis, a 10th-century manuscript from the city of Ravenna, Italy. This document mentions a man named "Trollingerus," which is likely an early variation of the modern spelling.

In the 13th century, the Trollinger name appeared in various records throughout Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Some notable individuals from this period include Heinrich Trollinger (c. 1220-1285), a prominent merchant from Nuremberg, and Konrad Trollinger (c. 1260-1315), a respected scholar and theologian from Dresden.

As time passed, the name began to spread beyond Germany's borders. In the 15th century, a branch of the Trollinger family settled in the Swiss canton of Bern, where they became influential landowners and traders. One of the most notable members of this Swiss branch was Hans Trollinger (1475-1542), a successful banker and political figure who served as the mayor of Bern from 1520 to 1522.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Trollinger name appeared in various parts of Europe, including France, the Netherlands, and England. One notable individual from this period was Johann Trollinger (1564-1628), a German architect and engineer who worked on several important projects in the city of Strasbourg.

In the 18th century, the Trollinger family continued to spread across Europe, with several members achieving notable accomplishments. For example, Friedrich Trollinger (1735-1810) was a renowned German composer and organist who wrote numerous works for the church and the court.

Throughout its long history, the Trollinger name has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from merchants and bankers to scholars, artists, and professionals. While the name may have originated as a reference to a wandering lifestyle, it has since become a proud symbol of the family's enduring presence and contributions across various regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trollinger

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

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

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