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

Trickey, 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 Trickey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trickey in America

Trickey is the 22095th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trickey surname appeared 1,172 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 Trickey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trickey 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 Trickey

The surname Trickey is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tricker," meaning a trickster or a deceiver. The name was initially associated with individuals who were known for their cunning or mischievous behavior.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Trickey can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1327, where a certain John Trikker is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the Midlands region of England during that period.

In the 15th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Tricker, Trickye, and Trykkye, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time. One notable reference is found in the Register of the Gild of the Holy Cross in Stratford-upon-Avon, where a William Trykky is listed as a member in 1490.

The Trickey surname can also be linked to certain place names, particularly in the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire. For instance, the village of Trickley Heath in Worcestershire may have contributed to the development of the surname in that region.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Trickey throughout history are:

1. John Trickey (c. 1550 - 1620), an English merchant and landowner who served as the Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon in 1608.

2. William Trickey (1644 - 1712), a prominent English Quaker and author who published several religious works in the late 17th century.

3. Sarah Trickey (1718 - 1795), a British philanthropist and social reformer, known for her efforts in establishing schools and supporting the underprivileged in London.

4. Thomas Trickey (1803 - 1878), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Warwickshire, including the Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall.

5. Mary Trickey (1874 - 1958), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and played a significant role in the suffrage movement in the early 20th century.

While the surname Trickey may have originated from a somewhat derogatory term, it has since gained respectability and has been borne by individuals who have made valuable contributions to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trickey

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

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

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