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

Trapps, 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 Trapps surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trapps in America

Trapps is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trapps surname appeared 115 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 Trapps.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trapps 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 Trapps

The surname Trapps is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "trapp," which referred to a snare or trap used for catching animals, particularly in hunting and trapping activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trapps can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a medieval census record compiled in 1274-1275. This record mentions a "William le Trappere," which likely refers to an individual whose occupation involved setting traps for wildlife.

The surname Trapps may also have originated from place names or locations associated with trapping activities. For example, there is a village called Trapps in the county of Norfolk, England, which could have contributed to the development of the surname in that region.

In the 14th century, the surname Trapps appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire, which were tax records compiled during the reign of King Edward III. One notable entry from this record is "Johannes Trapps," indicating the presence of the surname in Warwickshire during that period.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Trapps have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Sir Francis Trapps (1576-1644), an English merchant and diplomat who served as the Governor of the East India Company's factory in Surat, India, during the early 17th century.

Another notable bearer of the surname was William Trapps (1661-1719), an English clergyman and author who served as the Chaplain to King William III and later became the Bishop of Norwich. His literary works included a collection of sermons and a treatise on the Book of Revelation.

In the 18th century, John Trapps (1715-1783) was a prominent English architect known for his design of several churches and public buildings in London, including St. Luke's Church in Finsbury and the Asylum for Female Orphans in Westminster.

The surname Trapps also gained recognition in the field of military service. One example is Major General Sir Thomas Trapps (1770-1835), a British Army officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became the Governor of Gibraltar.

Furthermore, the surname Trapps has been associated with various locations and place names throughout England. For instance, the hamlet of Trapps Hill in Gloucestershire and the village of Trapps Cross in Shropshire may have derived their names from individuals bearing the surname Trapps who resided or held land in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trapps

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

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

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