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

Trombly, 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 Trombly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trombly in America

Trombly is the 17613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trombly surname appeared 1,595 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 Trombly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trombly 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 Trombly

The surname Trombly is of French origin and can be traced back to the Normandy region of northern France in the Middle Ages. It is believed to derive from the Old French word "trombe," which means "trumpet" or "horn." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who played the trumpet or horn, perhaps as a musician or town crier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trombly can be found in the Livre Anciens of Rouen, a historical document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Trombelé." The name likely evolved over time through various spellings such as Tromblay, Tromblé, and Trombley before settling on the modern form of Trombly.

During the Middle Ages, many individuals with the surname Trombly were likely involved in trades or professions related to music or communication. However, there are no notable historical figures with this surname from that period whose records have been well-preserved.

As the name spread throughout France, it eventually made its way to the French colonies in North America, particularly in the regions of Quebec and Acadia (present-day eastern Canada and parts of the northeastern United States). One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America is that of Jacques Trombly, who was born in Quebec in 1666.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Trombly achieved notable accomplishments. For example, Joseph Trombly (1817-1899) was a prominent businessman and politician in Vermont, serving as a state senator and lieutenant governor. Another notable figure was Esther Trombly (1805-1900), a pioneer and early settler in Minnesota, who was one of the first white women to give birth in what is now Minneapolis.

Other notable individuals with the surname Trombly include:

1. Alphonse Trombly (1828-1915), a lawyer and politician in Michigan who served as a member of the state legislature.
2. Edmond Trombly (1841-1912), a Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Canadian Parliament.
3. Marie-Louise Trombly (1876-1961), a Canadian artist and painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
4. George Trombly (1893-1962), an American baseball player who played for several teams in the Major Leagues.
5. Paul Trombly (1915-1994), an American football player and coach who was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

While the surname Trombly is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trombly

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

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

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