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

Tramm, 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 Tramm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tramm in America

Tramm is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tramm surname appeared 208 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 Tramm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tramm 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 Tramm

The surname Tramm is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "tram," which referred to a beam or rafter used in construction. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, given to those who worked as carpenters or builders.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Tramm name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th century. Here, the name is recorded as "Tramme," with references to individuals residing in various towns and villages within the region.

In the 15th century, the Tramm surname appeared in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a compilation of records from the city of Bremen. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial geographic origins and was becoming more widespread throughout northern Germany.

Notable individuals bearing the Tramm surname include Johannes Tramm (1510-1578), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent figure was Caspar Tramm (1621-1691), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Imperial Chamber Court.

In the 18th century, the Tramm name gained recognition through the work of Johann Gottlieb Tramm (1738-1810), a German botanist and apothecary. His contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, Carl August Tramm (1805-1875) was a German architect and urban planner who left a lasting impact on the cityscape of Berlin. His designs for public buildings and residential areas helped shape the city's architectural landscape.

Throughout its history, the Tramm surname has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations. For instance, the village of Trammenkamp in Lower Saxony, Germany, likely derived its name from individuals bearing the Tramm surname who resided there.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tramm

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

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

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