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

Tram, 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 Tram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tram in America

Tram is the 21842nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tram surname appeared 1,190 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 Tram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tram 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 Tram

The surname TRAM is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tram," which referred to a beam or a piece of wood used in construction. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with beams or in the construction industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TRAM can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex, a historical record of tax payments made to the English Crown, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears to have been concentrated in the southern counties of England during this time period.

In the 13th century, a man named William Tram was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire, which documented legal proceedings and disputes. This provides evidence that the surname had spread to other parts of England by that time.

The Tram surname is also linked to various place names in England, such as Tram Hill in Worcestershire and Tram Lane in Derbyshire. These locations may have been named after individuals with the surname or vice versa, further solidifying the name's connection to the English landscape.

One notable individual with the surname TRAM was John Tram (c. 1510-1558), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire during the reign of Queen Mary I. Another was Sir Thomas Tram (1564-1638), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as Lord Mayor of York in 1633.

Other historical figures include Robert Tram (1670-1735), an English clergyman and author of theological works, and Benjamin Tram (1712-1776), a prominent clockmaker and inventor from London.

In the 19th century, a man named William Tram (1801-1879) gained recognition as a noted English architect and civil engineer, contributing to the design of several notable buildings and structures in London and other parts of England.

While the TRAM surname may not be as common today as it once was, its origins can be traced back to medieval England, where it likely emerged as an occupational name related to the construction industry. Throughout history, individuals with this surname have made their mark in various fields, from politics and religion to engineering and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tram

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

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

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