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

Trammel, 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 Trammel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trammel in America

Trammel is the 10228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trammel surname appeared 3,152 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 Trammel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trammel 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 Trammel

The surname Trammel originates from England and can be traced back to the early Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old English word "tramelan," which means "to tread or trample." This suggests that the name likely referred to an occupation or trade related to treading or trampling, such as a fuller or a thresher.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the 13th century. For example, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a Robert Tramel from Buckinghamshire. Similarly, the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a John Tramele from Oxfordshire.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Tramelun, Tramelyn, and Tramelyng. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling during that time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Trammel was Sir William Trammel (1560-1635), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament from Warwickshire. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, initially supporting King Charles I but later switching allegiance to the Parliamentarians.

Another person of note was Thomas Trammel (1670-1745), a renowned clockmaker from London. He is credited with several innovative designs and was appointed as a Clockmaker to the Royal Family during the reign of Queen Anne.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with John Trammel (1802-1880), a prominent abolitionist and minister from Ohio. He was actively involved in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people escape to freedom in the Northern states and Canada.

The name Trammel can also be found in connection with various place names in England, such as Trammel Farm in Oxfordshire and Trammel Lane in Berkshire. These locations may have derived their names from individuals or families bearing the surname.

Other notable individuals with the surname Trammel include:

1. Robert Trammel (1898-1976), an American baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox.
2. Eliza Trammel (1815-1890), a pioneer and early settler in Texas, known for her role in the establishment of the city of Galveston.
3. Samuel Trammel (1745-1821), a Revolutionary War soldier from Virginia who served under General George Washington.
4. Margaret Trammel (1876-1955), a British author and playwright who wrote several popular novels in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trammel

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

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

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