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

Troutner, 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 Troutner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troutner in America

Troutner is the 34916th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troutner surname appeared 646 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 Troutner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troutner 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 Troutner

The surname Troutner is of German origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Trutner," which was an occupational name referring to someone who played the trumpet or a similar wind instrument. The name may also have roots in the Middle High German word "truten," meaning "to blow or trumpet."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Troutner can be found in the records of the town of Nürnberg, Germany, in the year 1598. The name appears in a list of residents as "Hans Trutner," likely referring to a musician or trumpeter.

In the 17th century, the surname Troutner began to spread throughout various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Trutner," "Trutener," and "Truttner."

An early notable bearer of the surname was Johann Troutner, a respected composer and organist who lived in Dresden, Germany, from 1637 to 1698. His works included compositions for the organ and other instruments, as well as sacred music.

Another notable individual was Friedrich Troutner, a German playwright and author who was born in Weimar in 1785 and died in 1859. He wrote several plays and novels that explored themes of social commentary and human nature.

In the 19th century, the surname Troutner began to appear in records outside of Germany, as some families migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One notable American bearer of the name was William Troutner, a Civil War soldier from Pennsylvania who fought for the Union Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in battle in 1865.

Another individual of note was Karl Troutner, an Austrian-born painter and artist who lived from 1837 to 1906. He is known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Austria and Germany.

As the surname Troutner spread and evolved over time, it maintained its connection to its German roots and the occupational origins of being a trumpeter or musician. While variations in spelling and pronunciation may have occurred, the name has remained a part of the historical tapestry of German surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troutner

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

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

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