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

Trinh, 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 Trinh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trinh in America

Trinh is the 2368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trinh surname appeared 15,392 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Trinh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trinh 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 Trinh

The surname TRINH originated in Vietnam, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Vietnamese word "trinh," which means "chaste" or "pure." During the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400), the name was commonly used to refer to those who held positions of honor and authority within the imperial court.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TRINH can be found in the annals of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), where it is mentioned in connection with the renowned Trinh lords who governed the northern region of Vietnam from the 16th to the 18th century. This powerful family played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the era.

Among the notable figures bearing the TRINH surname was Trinh Tung (1601-1657), a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the de facto ruler of the northern region during the 17th century. His contributions to the stability and prosperity of the region were significant.

Another influential figure was Trinh Sam (1765-1833), a revered scholar and diplomat who played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and several European nations during the early 19th century.

The TRINH surname can also be traced back to the ancient village of Trinh Xa, located in the present-day province of Nam Dinh. This village was known for producing numerous scholars and officials who served in various imperial courts throughout the centuries.

One such notable figure was Trinh Hoai Duc (1765-1825), a renowned poet and calligrapher whose works have been preserved and celebrated for their artistic and literary merits.

In more recent times, the TRINH surname has been associated with prominent individuals such as Trinh Cong Son (1939-2001), a legendary Vietnamese musician and songwriter whose compositions have left an indelible mark on the country's cultural landscape.

Throughout its history, the surname TRINH has been closely tied to Vietnam's rich cultural heritage, representing a lineage of scholars, leaders, and artists who have made significant contributions to the nation's development and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trinh

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

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

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