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

Trueworthy, 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 Trueworthy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trueworthy in America

Trueworthy is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trueworthy surname appeared 161 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 Trueworthy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trueworthy 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 Trueworthy

The surname Trueworthy is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was perceived as trustworthy and of moral character. The name likely stems from the compound words "true" and "worthy," which were commonly used in Middle English.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Hearth Tax records of Leicestershire in 1670, where a John Trueworthy is listed as a resident. This suggests that the name was already in use by the mid-17th century, though its roots may extend further back in time.

In the 18th century, the Trueworthy name appears in various parish records and historical documents across England. Notable individuals include William Trueworthy, born in 1715 in Lincolnshire, who served as a member of the local militia during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745.

As the name spread throughout England, it also evolved into various spellings, such as Treworthie and Truworthy, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. One example is Robert Truworthy, a merchant from Bristol who was recorded in the city's port records in 1782.

In the 19th century, the Trueworthy name gained further recognition with the birth of Samuel Trueworthy (1815-1892), a prominent educator and headmaster of a prestigious boys' school in Yorkshire. His contributions to the field of education earned him a respected reputation during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Trueworthy (1832-1911), a writer and poet from Oxfordshire. Her published works, including a collection of poems titled "Musings of the Heart," garnered critical acclaim in literary circles of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the Trueworthy surname continued to be carried by individuals across various professions and walks of life, with some achieving notable accomplishments in their respective fields, further adding to the rich tapestry of the name's history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trueworthy

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

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

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