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

Trimmings, 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 Trimmings surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trimmings in America

Trimmings is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trimmings surname appeared 121 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 Trimmings.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trimmings 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 Trimmings

The surname TRIMMINGS is derived from the Old English word "trymming", meaning "preparation" or "arrangement". It originated in the early 13th century in the county of Gloucestershire, England, where it was first recorded as a surname for individuals involved in the trade of textile trimming and embellishment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TRIMMINGS can be found in the Assize Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1221, where a "Roger le Trymmyng" is mentioned as a witness in a land dispute. This suggests that the TRIMMINGS surname may have initially been an occupational name for those involved in the trimming or decorating of fabrics, clothing, or other textile goods.

In the 14th century, the name TRIMMINGS appears in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, with a "John Trymyngs" listed as a taxpayer in the village of Rotherham. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its Gloucestershire origins by this time.

During the Tudor period, a notable figure bearing the TRIMMINGS surname was William TRIMMINGS (c. 1490-1563), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol. He is recorded in historical documents as having owned several properties and involved in various business ventures, including the export of wool and cloth.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Sir Edward TRIMMINGS (1612-1678), a member of the English gentry and a Royalist during the English Civil War. He fought for King Charles I and was knighted for his services in 1644.

In the 18th century, a branch of the TRIMMINGS family settled in the American colonies, with records showing a John TRIMMINGS (1725-1789) as one of the earliest settlers bearing this surname in Virginia.

A notable figure from the 19th century was Elizabeth TRIMMINGS (1818-1892), a British author and poet who published several works, including "The Cottage Fireside" and "Poems for the Household".

Overall, the surname TRIMMINGS has a rich history dating back to medieval England, with its origins likely rooted in the textile trade and craftsmanship. While not an aristocratic name, it has been associated with various individuals of notable standing throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trimmings

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

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

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