2000
#2,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,210
First available Census row
Per 100,000 4.16
Uncommon Last name
Troutman
An occupational surname referring to a fisherman or seller of trout.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 12,636 Americans carry the last name Troutman. That puts it at #3,199 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.69 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 27,125 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Troutman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
13K
1 in 27,125
Census rank
#3,199
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
11K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 11,019 bearers of the surname Troutman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.69 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3199th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Troutman, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.9%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Troutman
The surname Troutman originated in England, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "trut," meaning "trout," and "mann," meaning "man." This name was likely given to someone who worked as a fisherman or fish seller, particularly dealing with trout.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Troutman surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named Willelmus Truteman is listed. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 12th century.
During the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Trutteman, Troteman, and Trutman, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time. These variations can be found in historic documents like the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273.
The Troutman name was also associated with certain place names, such as Troutbeck in Westmorland, which derived from the Old Norse words meaning "trout stream." This connection suggests that some Troutmans may have originated from or resided in areas known for their trout fishing.
Notable individuals bearing the Troutman surname include:
1. John Troutman (c. 1600-1658), an English settler in Virginia and one of the earliest recorded Troutmans in America.
2. Henry Troutman (1742-1814), an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War.
3. James Troutman (1784-1858), an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania.
4. William Troutman (1812-1893), an American businessman and founder of the Troutman Stove and Range Company.
5. James Troutman (1863-1944), an American baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1880s.
While the Troutman surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration to North America and other English-speaking countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Troutman
Among Census respondents with the surname Troutman, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.9%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Troutman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Troutman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.9% · 8,478
- Black or African American15.2% · 1,678
- Two or more races3.9% · 431
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 312
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 61
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 59
Timeline
Historical Census data for Troutman
Troutman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,135
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,519
+309 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 3.91
Rank movement Down 181 places
2020
#3,199
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,019
-500 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 3.69
Rank movement Down 64 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,954 | 11,210 | 4.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,135 | 11,519 | 3.91 | +309 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 181 places |
| 2020 | #3,199 | 11,019 | 3.69 | -500 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 64 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Troutman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,135 | #3,199 | -2.0% |
| Count | 11,519 | 11,019 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 3.91 | 3.69 | -5.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Troutman bearers went from 11,519 to 11,019 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 64 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,135 to #3,199.
FAQ
Troutman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Troutman?
Name Census estimates that about 12,636 living Americans carry the surname Troutman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 27,125 residents.
How common is Troutman?
Troutman ranks #3,199 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.69 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 11,019 people with the surname Troutman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (12,636), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.69 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.69 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Troutman.
Has Troutman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Troutman went from 11,519 recorded bearers to 11,019. That is a decrease of 500 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,135 to #3,199.
What does the Census say about the background of Troutman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Troutman, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.9%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Troutman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.9% (8,478 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Troutman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.9%), Black (15.2%), Two or More Races (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Troutman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Troutman mean?
An occupational surname referring to a fisherman or seller of trout. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Troutman (3.69 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Troutman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.