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

Trumbull, 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 Trumbull surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trumbull in America

Trumbull is the 13322nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trumbull surname appeared 2,290 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Trumbull.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trumbull 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 Trumbull

The surname Trumbull originated in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "trumbehyll," which translates to "trumpet hill" or "hill where trumpets were sounded." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a topographical feature associated with trumpet sounds.

The earliest known record of the name Trumbull appears in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like survey of England conducted in 1273. This document mentions a Walter de Trumbille, indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Trumbull appeared in various forms, such as Trumbyll, Trumbull, and Trumbull. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One notable figure bearing the Trumbull surname was Sir William Trumbull (1639-1716), a prominent English statesman and diplomat who served as the Secretary of State for the Northern Department under King William III. He played a significant role in negotiating the Treaty of Rijswijk, which ended the Nine Years' War between France and the Grand Alliance.

Another historical figure was John Trumbull (1756-1843), an American artist and painter from Connecticut. He is renowned for his revolutionary war paintings, including the famous "Declaration of Independence" and "Surrender of Lord Cornwallis." His works are considered invaluable records of the events surrounding the American Revolution.

In the 19th century, Lyman Trumbull (1813-1896) was a prominent American politician and jurist from Illinois. He served as a U.S. Senator and played a crucial role in drafting the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery. Trumbull County in Ohio is named after him.

Benjamin Trumbull (1735-1820) was an American historian and theologian from Connecticut. He served as the president of Yale University from 1795 to 1801 and wrote several influential works on the history of Connecticut and the United States.

John Trumbull (1750-1831), not to be confused with the artist of the same name, was a poet and jurist from Connecticut. He is best known for his satirical works, including the poem "McFingal," which mocked the Loyalists during the American Revolution.

It's worth noting that while the Trumbull surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, due to migration and the expansion of the British Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trumbull

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

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

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