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

Trantham, 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 Trantham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trantham in America

Trantham is the 9798th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trantham surname appeared 3,304 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 Trantham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trantham 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 Trantham

The surname Trantham is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "trant" meaning "a stream or river" and "ham" meaning "a homestead or village," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1194, where a person named Richard de Trantham is mentioned. These rolls were financial records kept by the English government, indicating that the Trantham family may have been of some prominence or wealth during that time.

The name also appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population across England commissioned by William the Conqueror. While the exact spelling varies, entries such as "Trantham" and "Trentham" can be found, suggesting that the name was already in use before the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John de Trantham was a Franciscan friar and theologian who lived from around 1290 to 1349. He was known for his writings on philosophical and theological subjects, and his work remains influential to this day.

Another prominent individual with the surname Trantham was Sir Thomas Trantham, who lived during the 16th century (c. 1515 - 1592). He was a distinguished English soldier and politician, serving as a Member of Parliament and holding various military positions under Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 18th century, the name Trantham was associated with a notable family from Nottinghamshire. Robert Trantham (1723 - 1809) was a prominent landowner and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the local community, including the establishment of schools and charitable institutions.

The name Trantham has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Trantham in Lincolnshire and Trentham in Staffordshire. These locations may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

Overall, the surname Trantham has a rich history spanning several centuries, with connections to notable figures, places, and events throughout England's past. Its origins and evolution reflect the country's diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trantham

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

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

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