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

Trueman, 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 Trueman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trueman in America

Trueman is the 23084th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trueman surname appeared 1,107 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 Trueman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trueman 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 Trueman

The surname Trueman is an English occupational name that originated in the late 12th century. It derived from the Middle English "trew" meaning true or honest, and "man" referring to a person. Originally, it was used to describe a man of honor or integrity, someone who could be trusted.

In medieval England, the Trueman name was initially found in counties like Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. Early recordings of the name include Robert le Treweman in the Assize Court Rolls of Yorkshire in 1219, and Hugo Trueman in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.

The Trueman surname does not appear in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, likely because it was an occupational name that emerged later. However, it is mentioned in several other historical records, such as the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1310, which lists a John Trueman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Trueman name is Henry Trueman, who was born in Lincolnshire around 1420. Another notable bearer of the name was John Trueman, a merchant from Norfolk who lived from 1530 to 1602.

In the 17th century, the Trueman surname is found in various locations across England, including London, where a John Trueman was born in 1625. Some variations of the name during this period include Truman and Trueman.

One of the most famous individuals with the Trueman surname was Harry Trueman (1876-1949), an English cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and England. He was born in Woodhouse, Yorkshire, and is remembered for his impressive bowling skills.

Another notable Trueman was Sir Ralph Hubert Trueman (1900-1986), a British civil servant who served as the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food from 1954 to 1962. He was born in Bedfordshire and played a significant role in the development of British agricultural policies.

In the literary world, Mary Trueman (1778-1831) was an English poet and novelist who published several works, including "The Renunciation" and "The Farmer's Daughter." She was born in Wiltshire and her writings often focused on rural life and themes.

Overall, the surname Trueman has a rich history in England, originating as an occupational name that described a trustworthy and honorable individual. It has been documented in various historical records and has been borne by notable figures across different fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trueman

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

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

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