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

Traw, 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 Traw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Traw in America

Traw is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Traw surname appeared 312 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 Traw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Traw 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 Traw

The surname TRAW has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the Old English word "trog," meaning a trough or a small wooden vessel used for carrying liquids. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a location with a prominent trough or were involved in occupations related to the production or use of troughs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TRAW surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which mentions a Richard de Traw. This indicates that the name was already established in that region during the late medieval period. The prefix "de" in this instance signifies the locational origin of the name.

In the 16th century, the TRAW surname appeared in various records across England, with variations in spelling such as Traw, Trawe, and Trowe. One notable individual from this period was John Traw, a merchant from London, who was mentioned in the records of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in 1572.

During the 17th century, the TRAW surname continued to be documented in various parish registers and court records across England. One notable bearer of this name was William Traw, a landowner from Gloucestershire, whose will was recorded in 1638.

In the 18th century, the TRAW surname gained prominence in certain areas of England. For instance, Robert Traw, born in 1712 in Oxfordshire, was a respected local magistrate and landowner. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Traw, born in 1745 in Derbyshire, who was a renowned embroiderer and textile artist of her time.

As the centuries progressed, the TRAW surname continued to appear in various historical records, indicating its enduring presence across different regions of England. Some other notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Thomas Traw (1782-1856), a prominent farmer and landowner from Yorkshire.
2. Mary Traw (1809-1887), a philanthropist and social activist from Lincolnshire, known for her efforts in establishing orphanages and schools.
3. James Traw (1832-1901), a respected engineer and inventor from Warwickshire, who held several patents for innovations in textile machinery.
4. Henry Traw (1867-1943), a renowned architect from Somerset, responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the region.
5. Edith Traw (1898-1976), a celebrated author and poet from Dorset, known for her works depicting rural life in the English countryside.

While the TRAW surname may have originated from a humble locational reference, its presence throughout the centuries in various regions of England reflects its enduring legacy and the diverse contributions of its bearers to various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Traw

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

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

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