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

Trueb, 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 Trueb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trueb in America

Trueb is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trueb surname appeared 140 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 Trueb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trueb 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 Trueb

The surname TRUEB is of Swiss origin, originating in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Middle High German word "truebe," which means "turbid" or "cloudy," likely referring to a person living near a murky river or stream.

The earliest recorded instances of the TRUEB surname date back to the 14th century in Swiss historical documents and parish records. One notable mention is in the 1367 tax records of the town of Schwyz, where a certain Hans Trueb is listed as a landowner.

In the 15th century, the TRUEB name appears in the records of the city of Zurich, with a Johannes Trueb serving as a council member in 1472. During this period, various spelling variations emerged, such as Trüb, Trüeb, and Trüeb.

The TRUEB surname is also closely associated with the town of Trub, located in the canton of Bern. This place name, which dates back to the 13th century and was originally spelled "Trüebe," is believed to have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation.

Notable historical figures bearing the TRUEB surname include:

1. Melchior Trueb (1499-1559), a Swiss Protestant Reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Reformation in Switzerland.

2. Johann Jakob Trueb (1716-1781), a Swiss politician and military officer who served as the mayor of Zurich from 1760 to 1781.

3. Johann Ludwig Trueb (1756-1824), a Swiss painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.

4. Johann Trueb (1809-1886), a Swiss architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Zurich, including the Zurich Main Station.

5. Gottfried Trueb (1836-1905), a Swiss entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Trueb'sche Brauerei, one of the largest breweries in Switzerland during the 19th century.

The TRUEB surname has since spread beyond Switzerland, with bearers found in various parts of Europe and other parts of the world due to emigration and migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trueb

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

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

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