2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Trendle
A habitational surname derived from a place name that referred to a trench or moat.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Trendle. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Trendle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Trendle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Trendle, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Trendle
The surname Trendle is believed to have originated in England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Somerset. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "trendel" or "trendyl," which referred to a circular object or a spherical shape.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Trendle can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Trendel." This suggests that the name was already in use during the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, the surname Trendle was found in various records from the southwest of England, including the Assize Rolls of Somerset and the Pipe Rolls of Devon. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Trendel," "Trendill," or "Tryndel."
The surname Trendle is also associated with several place names in the region, such as Trendle Farm in Somerset and Trendle Cross in Devon. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Trendle who lived or owned land in those areas.
One notable person with the surname Trendle was John Trendle, a merchant and politician who lived in the 16th century. He served as the Mayor of Exeter in 1555 and played a significant role in the city's affairs during the turbulent period of the English Reformation.
Another individual with the Trendle surname was William Trendle, who was born in Devon in the late 16th century and later became a successful businessman in London. His descendants continued to use the surname and some of them migrated to other parts of England and Wales.
In the 17th century, the Trendle family had established itself in various parts of England, and the surname appeared in records from counties such as Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Wiltshire. One notable member of the family during this time was Richard Trendle, a landowner and prominent figure in the town of Sherborne, Dorset.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, individuals with the surname Trendle continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the southwestern regions. Some notable examples include James Trendle, a farmer and landowner in Somerset in the late 18th century, and William Trendle, a businessman and philanthropist who lived in Devon in the mid-19th century.
Throughout its history, the surname Trendle has been associated with various occupations and social classes, ranging from farmers and merchants to landowners and politicians. While it may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has maintained a strong presence in the southwestern counties of England for several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trendle
Among Census respondents with the surname Trendle, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Trendle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Trendle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 107
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Trendle
Trendle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
+13 bearers (+10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,904 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-27 bearers (-19.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,164 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | +13 bearers (+10.5%) | Up 1,904 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-19.7%) | Down 24,164 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Trendle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,282 | #149,446 | -19.3% |
| Count | 137 | 110 | -19.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -26.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Trendle bearers went from 137 to 110 (-19.7% change). The surname moved down 24,164 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #149,446.
FAQ
Trendle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Trendle?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Trendle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Trendle?
Trendle ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Trendle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Trendle.
Has Trendle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Trendle went from 137 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 27 (-19.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Trendle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Trendle, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Trendle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Trendle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Two or More Races (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Trendle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Trendle mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name that referred to a trench or moat. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Trendle (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Trendle?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.