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

Trinity, 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 Trinity surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trinity in America

Trinity is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trinity surname appeared 238 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 Trinity.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trinity 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 Trinity

The surname Trinity is an English habitational name derived from the word 'Trinity', which refers to a set of three religious or philosophical concepts. The name likely originated in England during the medieval period, possibly from a place name associated with a church or religious institution dedicated to the Holy Trinity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trinity can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, England, in 1327, where a Robert de la Trinite is mentioned. This spelling variation, "de la Trinite," suggests a French connection, potentially indicating that the name was brought to England by Norman settlers after the conquest in 1066.

During the 16th century, the surname Trinity appeared in various records, including the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1555, where a John Trinity is listed. This period also saw the emergence of variations like Trinitie and Trynytie, reflecting the evolving spelling conventions of the time.

Notable individuals with the surname Trinity include Sir John Trinity (1554-1609), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Doncaster. Another prominent figure was Sir Robert Trinity (1570-1637), an English naval commander and merchant who played a significant role in the colonization of Newfoundland.

In the 17th century, the Trinity surname gained prominence in areas like Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. Thomas Trinity (1609-1677), an English clergyman and academic, served as the President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, from 1665 to 1677.

Moving into the 18th century, Sir Samuel Trinity (1675-1742) was a British naval officer and politician who represented the borough of Hastings in Parliament. Additionally, John Trinity (1715-1786) was an English lawyer and landowner who served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1774.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Trinity continued to be found in various parts of England, with occasional appearances in historical records and notable individuals bearing the name. However, it is important to note that the surname's prevalence and distribution may have evolved over time, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive account without access to more recent genealogical data.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trinity

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

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

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