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

Trodden, 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 Trodden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trodden in America

Trodden is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trodden surname appeared 193 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 Trodden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trodden 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 Trodden

The surname Trodden is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "trodden," which means "to walk heavily or tread firmly." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who walked with a heavy or distinctive step.

Trodden is primarily found in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire, indicating that the name likely has its roots in northern and central England. Some early spellings of the name include Trodden, Troddon, and Troddan.

While there are no known historical references to the name Trodden in prominent manuscripts like the Domesday Book, some of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in parish records and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Trodden, born in 1612 in Yorkshire. He was a prosperous landowner and farmer during the English Civil War period.

Another early record is of Thomas Trodden, born in 1689 in Lancashire. He was a merchant and trader who established a successful business exporting goods to the American colonies.

In the 18th century, there was a Richard Trodden, born in 1734 in Staffordshire, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor. His innovative designs for timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Elizabeth Trodden, born in 1812 in Yorkshire. She was a pioneering educator and philanthropist who established several schools for underprivileged children in her local community.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was William Trodden, born in 1901 in Lancashire. He was a decorated soldier who served with distinction in both World War I and World War II, earning several military honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trodden

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

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

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