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

Truluck, 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 Truluck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truluck in America

Truluck is the 31107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truluck surname appeared 746 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 Truluck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truluck 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 Truluck

The surname Truluck has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'tru' meaning true or trustworthy, and 'loc' which means an enclosed place or enclosure. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a trustworthy or secure location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Truluck can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which mentions a John Truluk. This indicates that the name was in use during the medieval period in the West Midlands region of England.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Trulock and Truelove, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. The Truluck spelling seems to have become more established by the 17th century.

Historically, the name Truluck has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Sir John Truluck, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century and owned estates in Gloucestershire. Another prominent bearer of the name was Thomas Truluck (1632-1697), a Puritan clergyman and author who served as the rector of Tredington in Worcestershire.

During the 18th century, the Truluck family had a significant presence in the county of Somerset. Edward Truluck (1701-1768) was a prominent landowner and Justice of the Peace in the town of Taunton. His son, also named Edward Truluck (1735-1810), followed in his footsteps and served as the Sheriff of Somerset.

In the 19th century, the Truluck surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. One notable figure was William Truluck (1815-1879), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions in his hometown of Hawick.

Another individual of note was Henry Truluck (1822-1891), an English artist and illustrator who gained recognition for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and are held in various collections across the United Kingdom.

As the Truluck name spread to different regions, it was adapted and modified, leading to variations such as Trulock, Truelock, and Trueblood. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its English heritage, reflecting a sense of trustworthiness and security.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truluck

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

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

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