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

Trayler, 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 Trayler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trayler in America

Trayler is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trayler surname appeared 291 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 Trayler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trayler 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 Trayler

The surname TRAYLER has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "trayler," which referred to a person who made or sold trays. Alternatively, it could have evolved from the French word "trailour," meaning a trailer or someone who hauled goods.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, one of the earliest records of surnames in England, there are no direct references to the name TRAYLER. However, variations such as "Trayleor" and "Trailour" can be found, indicating the presence of the occupation in that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TRAYLER is in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Trayler is listed as a taxpayer. In the same year, a William Trayler is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire.

The name TRAYLER has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Traylors Farm in Gloucestershire and Traylors Field in Oxfordshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname TRAYLER throughout history include:

1. Sir Thomas Trayler (1555-1621), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Wigan in the early 17th century.

2. John Trayler (1670-1748), a renowned English clockmaker known for his innovative designs and contributions to the development of the longcase clock.

3. Elizabeth Trayler (1725-1798), an English poet and author who published several works, including "Poems on Various Subjects" in 1767.

4. William Trayler (1810-1884), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London during the Victorian era.

5. Margaret Trayler (1875-1942), an American educator and women's rights activist who advocated for equal educational opportunities for women in the early 20th century.

While the surname TRAYLER has evolved over centuries, its origins can be traced back to occupational and geographical roots in medieval England, reflecting the diverse and rich history of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trayler

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

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

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