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

Truex, 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 Truex surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truex in America

Truex is the 16427th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truex surname appeared 1,751 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 Truex.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truex 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 Truex

The surname Truex originated in France, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "truie," which means "sow" or "female pig." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a description of someone's occupation or association with pigs.

In the 13th century, the name Truex appeared in various historical records, including the Cartulary of the Abbey of St. Victor in Paris, where a certain Robinus Truex was mentioned in 1248. This early reference indicates that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.

By the 14th century, the Truex surname had spread to other parts of France, with variations in spelling such as Truye, Truye, and Truhé appearing in various documents. One notable bearer of the name was Jean Truex, a merchant from Lyon who was recorded in the city's tax records in 1372.

As the surname traveled across Europe, it underwent further changes in spelling and pronunciation. In England, for instance, the name was adapted to Truex or Trewx, as evidenced by the birth record of William Truex in Lincolnshire in 1493.

Throughout the centuries, the Truex surname has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 16th century, Michel Truex (1510-1587) was a renowned French philosopher and theologian known for his contributions to the Renaissance humanist movement. Later, in the 18th century, Jacques Truex (1734-1802) was a prominent French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris.

Other notable bearers of the Truex surname include:

1. Pierre Truex (1678-1741), a French explorer and cartographer who mapped parts of the Mississippi River basin in North America.
2. Marie-Antoinette Truex (1755-1793), a French aristocrat and a victim of the French Revolution.
3. Charles Truex (1867-1942), an American actor and vaudeville performer known for his comedic roles on Broadway.
4. John Truex (1899-1983), an American film and television actor best known for his roles in screwball comedies.
5. Brendan Truex (born 1981), a contemporary American actor and comedian, known for his work on television shows such as "The Newsroom" and "The Affair."

While the Truex surname has its roots in France, it has since spread across the globe, with bearers of the name found in various countries and cultures, each contributing to its rich and diverse history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truex

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

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

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