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

Troyer, 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 Troyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troyer in America

Troyer is the 2132nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troyer surname appeared 16,981 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Troyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troyer 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 Troyer

The surname Troyer has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Switzerland and the Rhineland areas of Germany. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Tröger," which means a carrier or someone who transports goods.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a reference to a "Conradus Troger" was found in a document from the city of Basel, Switzerland, in the year 1272. This suggests that the name may have originated in the region and later spread to other parts of Europe.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, many Troyers migrated from Switzerland and Germany to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and France. Some also made their way to the British Isles, where variations of the name, such as Tryer and Troir, can be found in historical records.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Troyer was Johann Troyer, a Swiss banker and merchant who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the city of Zurich and played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

In the 17th century, a family of Troyers settled in the Palatinate region of Germany, where they became prominent landowners and farmers. One notable member of this family was Hans Troyer, who was born in 1635 and served as a local magistrate and community leader.

Another famous bearer of the name was Jacob Troyer, a Swiss-born artist who lived from 1688 to 1753. He was known for his detailed landscape paintings and was a member of the Baroque painters' guild in Zurich.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, many Troyers emigrated from Europe to the United States and Canada, particularly to areas with strong German and Swiss communities, such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Ontario.

One of the earliest recorded Troyers in North America was Christian Troyer, who was born in Germany in 1725 and settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century. He and his family were among the first Amish settlers in the region.

Another notable Troyer was John Troyer, an American farmer and businessman who lived from 1813 to 1893. He was a prominent figure in the Amish community of Holmes County, Ohio, and played a key role in the development of the area's agricultural industry.

Overall, the surname Troyer has a rich history that spans multiple countries and centuries, and it continues to be a prominent name in various parts of the world, particularly in areas with strong German and Swiss cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troyer

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

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

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