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

Tripplett, 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 Tripplett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tripplett in America

Tripplett is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tripplett surname appeared 388 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 Tripplett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tripplett 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 Tripplett

The surname Tripplett has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "trippe," meaning to trip or walk lightly, and "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a meadow or clearing and had a light, graceful step.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1195, where a William Trippelett is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the English government, indicating that the Tripplett family had established themselves in the region by that time.

The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a John Trippelette is listed. These rolls were tax records, further solidifying the presence of the Tripplett name in different parts of England during the medieval period.

As time passed, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Triplet, Triplett, and Triplette. One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir Thomas Triplett (1608-1670), an English politician and Member of Parliament for the City of London during the English Civil War.

Another famous Tripplett was William Tripplett (1685-1765), a renowned English clockmaker who specialized in the production of longcase clocks. His timepieces were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections today.

In the United States, the Tripplett name can be traced back to the early colonial era. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of John Tripplett, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and later became a landowner and prominent figure in the colony.

Among the notable American Trippletts was Thomas Tripplett (1774-1839), a lawyer and politician from Maryland who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1817 to 1827.

Another prominent American bearing this surname was William Tripplett (1858-1925), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Ohio. He established the Tripplett Foundation, which provided significant support for educational and cultural institutions in his home state.

Throughout its history, the surname Tripplett has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, artisans, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, becoming a part of the diverse tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tripplett

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

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

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