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

Truitt, 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 Truitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truitt in America

Truitt is the 3712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truitt surname appeared 9,557 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Truitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truitt 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 Truitt

The surname Truitt is believed to have originated in England in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "trew," meaning "true" or "loyal," and "hitt," which means "a person." The name likely referred to someone who was considered a trustworthy or loyal individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1191, where it is spelled "Truet." This document was a record of financial transactions and accounts kept by the English government during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, the name can be found in various records from counties such as Somerset, Dorset, and Devon, suggesting that the name was prevalent in the southwestern regions of England during this time period. Variations in spelling, such as "Truitt," "Truite," and "Trewet," were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the 14th century, the surname Truitt appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, where it is listed as "Truyet." These rolls were records of taxes collected by the English government from individuals.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Truitt was Thomas Truitt, who was born in Somerset, England, around 1520. He was a farmer and landowner in the village of Curry Rivel.

Another notable figure in the history of the Truitt surname was Sir William Truitt (1585-1659), a member of the English gentry and a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the name Truitt can be found in various parish records and court documents from counties such as Somerset, Devon, and Dorset. One example is John Truitt (1620-1695), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Bridgwater, Somerset.

During the colonial era, several individuals with the surname Truitt emigrated from England to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of William Truitt (1635-1711), who settled in Virginia in the late 17th century and became a successful tobacco planter.

Another notable figure in the history of the Truitt surname was Benjamin Truitt (1743-1819), a farmer and soldier from Maryland who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout the centuries, the Truitt surname has been associated with various professions, including farming, trade, military service, and politics. While the name has retained its English roots, it has also become well-established in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States, where many descendants of the early Truitt settlers continue to bear the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truitt

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

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

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