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

Trivett, 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 Trivett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trivett in America

Trivett is the 14434th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trivett surname appeared 2,070 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Trivett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trivett 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 Trivett

The surname TRIVETT is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an ancient Anglo-Saxon or Norman French word referring to a place or occupation. The name is thought to have roots in the Old English word "trifet," which translates to "a small tract of land."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TRIVETT surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Richard Trifet, who held lands in the county of Wiltshire.

During the 13th century, the surname TRIVETT began appearing in various historical records and documents, with variations in spelling such as Trevett, Tryvett, and Triffit. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in written records and the influence of local dialects.

In the 14th century, the TRIVETT surname was associated with several notable individuals. John Trevett, born in 1320, was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's economic development and served as a member of the local governing council.

The 16th century saw the rise of a prominent TRIVETT family in the county of Somerset. William Trivett, born in 1525, was a respected landowner and farmer who owned substantial properties in the village of Somerton. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the local community for several generations.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Trivett, born in 1628, who served as a military officer during the English Civil War. He fought alongside the Parliamentarian forces and was granted lands in Wiltshire for his service to the Commonwealth.

In the 18th century, the TRIVETT surname gained further prominence with the accomplishments of John Trivett, born in 1742, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital and the Mansion House.

Over the centuries, the TRIVETT surname has been associated with various place names and locations across England, such as Trevett in Cornwall, Trivet in Wiltshire, and Trevitt in Somerset. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations and regional variations of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trivett

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

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

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