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

Trindle, 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 Trindle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trindle in America

Trindle is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trindle surname appeared 189 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 Trindle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trindle 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 Trindle

The surname Trindle is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "trendel" or "tryndel," which referred to a ring or a circular object. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with wheels, such as a cartwright or a wheelwright.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a certain Thomas Tryndel is listed as a taxpayer. Additionally, the Calendars of Wills from London in 1349 mention a John Tryndel, further solidifying the presence of this surname during that era.

In terms of geographical distribution, the name Trindle seems to have originated in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire in the West Midlands region of England. However, over time, it spread to other parts of the country as families migrated and settled in different areas.

One prominent figure bearing the Trindle surname was Sir Thomas Trindle (1560-1624), a prominent merchant and Member of Parliament for the city of Bristol during the reign of King James I. Another notable individual was John Trindle (1680-1747), a renowned clockmaker from Nottinghamshire, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the gentry of the time.

The name Trindle has also been associated with various place names throughout England. For instance, the village of Trindle in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that the area was once inhabited by a family bearing this name.

Other notable individuals with the Trindle surname include Robert Trindle (1712-1789), a pioneering agriculturist from Shropshire, who introduced innovative farming techniques that improved crop yields; and Mary Trindle (1825-1901), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the late 19th century.

While the surname Trindle may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to various occupations and geographical locations make it a fascinating example of the evolution of English surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trindle

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

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

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