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

Trimmer, 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 Trimmer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trimmer in America

Trimmer is the 9276th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trimmer surname appeared 3,509 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 Trimmer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trimmer 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 Trimmer

The surname Trimmer is of English origin, derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of trimmed goods, such as clothing or furnishings. It is believed to have originated in the late 12th century, during the Middle English period.

The name is likely derived from the Old English word "trymman," which means "to trim" or "to decorate." It is also possible that the name is related to the Old French word "trimer," meaning "to arrange or trim."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trimmer can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, compiled in 1273, which mentions a person named William le Trymmer.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as Trymour and Trymor, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that time.

A notable historical figure bearing the name Trimmer was Sarah Trimmer (1741-1810), an English writer and critic who advocated for the education of children and published several educational works.

Another individual of note was Henry Trimmer (1684-1765), an English clergyman and antiquary who served as the rector of Rochford in Essex and wrote several works on the history of the county.

In the 17th century, the surname Trimmer was found in various parts of England, including Lincolnshire, Essex, and Yorkshire. One example is John Trimmer (1633-1703), a prominent merchant and landowner in Beverley, Yorkshire.

The name Trimmer has also been associated with certain place names, such as Trimmer's Green in Buckinghamshire and Trimmer's Farm in Essex, indicating the presence of families with this surname in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Trimmer include William Trimmer (1786-1866), an English architect and surveyor who designed several buildings in London, and Charles Trimmer (1856-1942), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trimmer

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

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

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