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

Truehill, 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 Truehill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truehill in America

Truehill is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truehill surname appeared 123 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 Truehill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truehill 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 Truehill

The surname Truehill is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "true" meaning faithful or loyal, and "hill" referring to a raised landmass or elevated ground. It likely originated in the regions of England where Old English dialects were prevalent, such as the southern and central counties.

The name Truehill may have initially been a descriptive surname, denoting someone who lived on or near a trusted or reliable hill. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname, referring to a specific place named Truehill or a similar spelling variation.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient manuscripts like the Domesday Book, early instances of the surname can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries in various parish records and court documents across England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Truehill surname was John Truehill, who was born in Oxfordshire, England, around 1580. Another notable bearer of the name was William Truehill, a merchant from Gloucestershire who lived from 1615 to 1687.

In the 18th century, the Truehill family established a presence in the county of Wiltshire, where several members were involved in agriculture and land ownership. A prominent figure from this branch was Thomas Truehill (1732-1804), a successful farmer and landowner.

During the 19th century, the Truehill surname spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One notable Scottish bearer was Robert Truehill (1812-1887), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh.

In the United States, the Truehill name can be traced back to the late 18th century, when several families of English descent settled in various states, including Massachusetts, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. One of the earliest American Truehills was Samuel Truehill (1755-1832), a Revolutionary War veteran from Virginia.

Throughout history, the Truehill surname has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. Some examples include the English writer and poet Mary Truehill (1787-1859), the American politician and lawyer James Truehill (1828-1904), and the Scottish artist and painter Robert Truehill (1860-1932).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truehill

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

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

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