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

Trickett, 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 Trickett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trickett in America

Trickett is the 23817th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trickett surname appeared 1,061 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 Trickett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trickett 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 Trickett

The surname Trickett is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the early 13th century in the county of Yorkshire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "trig," meaning a woodman or a forester, and the suffix "-et," which indicates a diminutive form.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Trickett can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where it appears as "Trighett." This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region at that time.

The Trickett family was particularly prominent in the West Riding of Yorkshire, with several members holding positions of importance in the local communities. One notable figure was John Trickett, who served as the Mayor of Leeds in 1646 during the turbulent period of the English Civil War.

Another significant historical figure associated with the name Trickett was William Trickett (1672-1723), a renowned clockmaker from Yorkshire. His clocks, renowned for their intricate craftsmanship and accuracy, were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout England.

In the late 18th century, the Trickett family began to spread beyond Yorkshire, with some members migrating to other parts of England and even to the British colonies in North America. One such individual was Thomas Trickett (1738-1821), who settled in Virginia and fought in the American Revolutionary War.

The surname Trickett also has connections to the world of sports. In the 19th century, William Trickett (1844-1923) was a prominent professional cricketer who played for Yorkshire and England. He is remembered for his exceptional batting skills and his contribution to the development of the game.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Trickett was Edith Trickett (1869-1954), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and played a significant role in the fight for equal voting rights in the early 20th century.

While the surname Trickett has its roots in Yorkshire, it has since spread across various regions of the world, with families bearing this name found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trickett

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

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

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