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

Trimm, 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 Trimm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trimm in America

Trimm is the 14571st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trimm surname appeared 2,044 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 Trimm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trimm 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 Trimm

The surname Trimm has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "trymman," which means "to trim" or "to decorate." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in occupations related to trimming or decorating, such as tailoring, embroidery, or woodworking.

One of the earliest known records of the name Trimm can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it is listed as "Trymme." This document was a survey of landholders in England, indicating that the Trimm family had already established themselves as landowners by that time.

The surname Trimm also appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it was recorded as "Trym." These rolls were tax records, providing further evidence of the Trimm family's presence in the English Midlands during the 14th century.

By the 16th century, the surname had evolved into its modern spelling of "Trimm." This can be seen in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, where a Thomas Trimm was recorded as being baptized in 1578.

One notable bearer of the Trimm surname was John Trimm (1601-1675), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. He was born in Barkeston, Leicestershire, and made significant contributions to the fields of navigation and surveying.

Another historically significant figure with the Trimm surname was William Trimm (1727-1805), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He participated in several notable battles, including the Battle of the Chesapeake in 1781.

In the 19th century, the Trimm family had a presence in various parts of England, as evidenced by records such as the 1841 Census of England and Wales, which listed individuals with the surname in counties like Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.

A prominent member of the Trimm family during this period was Robert Trimm (1840-1912), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Birmingham. He made his fortune in the manufacturing industry and used his wealth to support various charitable causes.

Another noteworthy individual was Elizabeth Trimm (1862-1938), a pioneering English educator and suffragette. She campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and played a significant role in improving educational opportunities for girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Trimm surname also has a long history in Ireland, where it is believed to have originated as a variant of the Irish surname Trumm or Trumme. Records from the 17th and 18th centuries show individuals with the surname Trimm residing in counties like Galway and Limerick.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trimm

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

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

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