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

Trippett, 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 Trippett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trippett in America

Trippett is the 43206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trippett surname appeared 500 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 Trippett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trippett 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 Trippett

The surname Trippett is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "trip," meaning to tread or walk lightly. The earliest known recorded spelling of the name is found in the Curia Regis Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1206, where it appears as "William Trippet."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Trippett, who was born in Gloucestershire in 1543. He was a prominent landowner and served as a magistrate in the county during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. In 1587, his name appears in the Gloucestershire Feet of Fines, a record of land transactions.

The Trippett surname is also associated with the village of Trippet, which is located in Wiltshire, England. This place name is thought to have influenced the development of the surname, as it was common for people to take their surnames from the places where they lived or were born.

In the 17th century, the Trippett name appears in various historical records, including the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, a record of those who took an oath of allegiance to the Protestant cause during the English Civil War. One notable figure from this period was Sir Thomas Trippett (1604-1670), a member of Parliament and a staunch supporter of Oliver Cromwell.

During the 18th century, the Trippett family had a strong presence in the county of Somerset. Thomas Trippett (1708-1784) was a prominent clergyman and author who served as the rector of Nailsea. His son, Samuel Trippett (1743-1817), followed in his footsteps and became a clergyman in the Church of England.

In the 19th century, the Trippett name gained recognition in the world of literature. Edward Trippett (1824-1892) was an English poet and writer who was widely acclaimed for his works, including "The Snobbiad" and "The Vigil of Venus." Another notable bearer of the name was Charles Trippett (1855-1932), a journalist and author who wrote extensively on sports and outdoor pursuits.

As the Trippett surname spread across England and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Trippit, Trippitt, and Tripett. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in its Old English linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trippett

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

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

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