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

Tramble, 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 Tramble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tramble in America

Tramble is the 31107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tramble surname appeared 746 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 Tramble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tramble 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 Tramble

The surname Tramble has its origins in England, traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tram," which referred to a beam or a tree trunk, suggesting a connection to occupations such as woodworking or carpentry.

One of the earliest known mentions of the surname Tramble can be found in the Court Rolls of Wiltshire from the year 1332, where a John Tramble is recorded. This suggests the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Trambell, Trambill, and Trambyll, reflecting the variations in spellings common during that era. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

The Tramble name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir John Tramble (1528-1603), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Devonshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Tramble (1647-1721), a renowned clockmaker from London whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

In the 18th century, the Tramble family established roots in the county of Somerset, where they owned a substantial estate near the village of Bruton. Thomas Tramble (1712-1789) was a respected landowner and magistrate in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, the name gained recognition with the exploits of Captain Robert Tramble (1793-1868), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars. His daring exploits at sea earned him several commendations and the admiration of his peers.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Tramble (1845-1921), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Liverpool, challenging societal norms and advocating for women's education at a time when it was uncommon.

While the surname Tramble may not be as prevalent as some others, its rich history and varied spellings reflect the diversity of English heritage and the stories of individuals who have left their mark across different eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tramble

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

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

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