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

Trenholm, 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 Trenholm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trenholm in America

Trenholm is the 28883rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trenholm surname appeared 823 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 Trenholm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trenholm 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 Trenholm

The surname Trenholm has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Tranent, located in East Lothian, near Edinburgh. The name may be derived from the Old English words "tren" and "holme," which together mean "tree-covered island" or "tree-covered river meadow."

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish landowners and nobles who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. In this record, the name appears as "Trenand" and "Trenent," indicating that the spelling has evolved over time.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Trenholm family settled in various parts of Scotland, including Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, and the Scottish Borders. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Sir John Trenholm, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the 16th century and was known for his military service during the Anglo-Scottish Wars.

In the 17th century, the Trenholm family played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation. Robert Trenholm (1591-1660), a Presbyterian minister, was a prominent figure in the Church of Scotland and a vocal critic of the ecclesiastical policies of King Charles I.

The Trenholm name also appears in historical records related to the American Revolutionary War. John Trenholm (1719-1783), a Scottish immigrant to South Carolina, was a prosperous merchant and landowner who supported the American cause during the conflict.

Another notable individual with this surname was George A. Trenholm (1807-1876), a successful businessman and financier from Charleston, South Carolina. He served as the Secretary of the Treasury for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

In more recent history, William Trenholm (1836-1904) was a Scottish-born artist and painter who gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from Scotland and North America.

Overall, the surname Trenholm has a rich history rooted in Scotland, with branches of the family spreading to various parts of the world over the centuries. While the name's spelling has evolved, its connection to the village of Tranent and its possible meaning of "tree-covered island" or "tree-covered river meadow" remain significant elements of its etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trenholm

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

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

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