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

Therrell, 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 Therrell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Therrell in America

Therrell is the 34073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Therrell surname appeared 667 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 Therrell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Therrell 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 Therrell

The surname Therrell is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Therrell or Therrell's, the precise location of which remains uncertain due to the limited historical records available.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Therrell can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a census-like survey conducted in 1273 during the reign of King Edward I. This document mentions a Richard de Therrell, suggesting that the name was already in use by the 13th century.

The name Therrell is thought to be a variant of the Old English word "þyrel," which means "a hole" or "an aperture." This etymology implies that the original bearers of the surname may have resided near a prominent natural feature such as a cave or a rock formation with a notable opening.

During the 14th century, the spelling of the name evolved, with variants like Thurrold, Thurrell, and Thyrrell appearing in various records. One notable figure from this period was John Thyrrell, a English landowner and member of Parliament who lived between 1300 and 1380.

In the 15th century, the name continued to appear in various forms, including Thurlowe, Thurlow, and Thurrell. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Sir William Therrell, a knight who served under King Henry VI and participated in the Wars of the Roses.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name gradually stabilized to its modern form, Therrell. Notable figures with this surname include:

1. Thomas Therrell (1590-1670), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.
2. Elizabeth Therrell (1720-1795), a British botanist and naturalist known for her contributions to the study of plants native to the West Indies.
3. William Therrell (1812-1888), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.
4. Henry Therrell (1856-1932), a British explorer and writer who documented his travels in Africa and Asia.
5. Margaret Therrell (1903-1985), an American painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works.

While the exact origins of the surname Therrell remain shrouded in the mists of time, its rich history and evolution over the centuries serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of English surnames and their ability to preserve fragments of the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Therrell

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

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

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