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

Truell, 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 Truell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truell in America

Truell is the 51941st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truell surname appeared 400 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 Truell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truell 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 Truell

The surname Truell is of English origin, emerging in the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "trog," meaning a trough or hollowed-out wooden vessel. This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who manufactured or sold these vessels, or perhaps lived near a notable trough.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name comes from the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, which lists a John Trogge. Similar spellings from this era include Trogge, Trog, and Troughe. These variations gradually evolved into the modern Truell spelling over the following centuries.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various parish records across Warwickshire and Staffordshire. For instance, the marriage of John Truell and Margery Cowper was recorded in Harborne, Staffordshire in 1588. Around this time, the name was also found in the nearby village of Trull, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation.

Notable bearers of the Truell name include William Truell, a prominent merchant from Bristol who lived from 1580 to 1644. He was involved in the lucrative wine trade and served as Sheriff of Bristol in 1621. Another early figure was Thomas Truell, a yeoman farmer born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1612. His descendants continued to reside in the area for generations.

Moving into the 18th century, the 1767 baptismal record from St. Michael's Church in Chester lists a John Truell, son of William and Elizabeth Truell. This branch of the family later migrated to Yorkshire, where they established themselves as successful wool merchants.

One of the most renowned individuals with this surname was Sir Francis Truell (1782-1856), a British naval officer who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was knighted for his distinguished service in 1835.

Throughout its history, the Truell name has maintained its roots in the English Midlands and West Country, though bearers can now be found across the United Kingdom and beyond. While not among the most common surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the annals of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truell

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

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

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