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

Traynham, 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 Traynham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Traynham in America

Traynham is the 20382nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Traynham surname appeared 1,304 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 Traynham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Traynham 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 Traynham

The surname Traynham is an English name that originated in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "tren" meaning tree and "ham" meaning homestead or village. This suggests the name likely referred to someone who lived in a village near a prominent tree or wooded area.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name was found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273, where it appeared as Trenham. Over time, variations like Trayneham, Traynham, and Traineham emerged due to changes in dialect and spelling conventions.

In the 14th century, the Traynham surname appeared in several tax records and legal documents across various counties in England, indicating its widespread use during that period. One notable reference is in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1348, which mentions a John de Traynham.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct mention of the Traynham name. However, this does not preclude the possibility that the surname existed at the time but was not recorded or had a different spelling.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Traynham surname have achieved recognition in various fields. One example is Sir William Traynham (1490-1563), an English diplomat and courtier who served under King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was John Traynham (1669-1737), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Virginia, who played a significant role in the colony's early development.

Other notable individuals with the Traynham surname include:

1. Edward Traynham (1781-1854), an English clergyman and author known for his religious writings.
2. Mary Traynham (1820-1892), an American educator and women's rights activist who founded one of the first schools for girls in Georgia.
3. Thomas Traynham (1862-1931), a British engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early automobiles and aviation.
4. Elizabeth Traynham (1905-1988), an American artist and sculptor renowned for her abstract works and public installations.
5. Robert Traynham (1941-2015), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Traynham

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

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

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