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

Trim, 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 Trim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trim in America

Trim is the 13474th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trim surname appeared 2,258 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Trim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trim 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 Trim

The surname TRIM is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period in the 12th century. It is believed to be a topographic name, derived from the Old English word "trymman," meaning "to trim" or "to prune." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or a location associated with trimming or pruning activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TRIM can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1209, where a person named Richard Trim is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already established in England during the early 13th century.

The surname TRIM is also closely linked to the town of Trim in County Meath, Ireland. The name of the town is derived from the Irish word "Baile Átha Troim," meaning "town of the heavy ford." It is possible that some bearers of the surname TRIM may have originated from this area or had connections to the town.

In the 14th century, records show the name appearing in various spellings, such as Trym, Trymme, and Trymman. These variations reflect the evolving nature of surnames during that period and the influence of regional dialects.

One notable bearer of the surname TRIM was Sir Thomas Trim (c. 1540-1614), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1612. He was involved in the East India Company and played a significant role in the early English trading activities with India.

Another prominent figure with the surname TRIM was Benjamin Trim (1659-1724), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, from 1719 until his death.

In the 18th century, John Trim (1718-1795) was an English sculptor and carver who worked on various architectural projects, including the Mansion House in London.

Moving into the 19th century, Henry Trim (1820-1899) was a British architect known for his work on the St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, a notable example of Gothic Revival architecture.

Additionally, the name TRIM appeared in the historical records of Ireland, where Sir John Trim (1772-1852) was a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for County Meath in the early 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname TRIM has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergy, artists, architects, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trim

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

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

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