2000
#71,808
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 253
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Truran
A locational surname from the village of Trehudreth in Cornwall, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 295 Americans carry the last name Truran. That puts it at #79,808 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,161,879 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Truran surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Truran with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
295
1 in 1,161,879
Census rank
#79,808
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
257
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 257 bearers of the surname Truran in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 79808th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Truran, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Truran
The surname TRURAN is believed to have originated in Cornwall, England, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Cornish words "tre" meaning homestead or settlement, and "ran" meaning a share or portion, suggesting it may have once referred to a parcel of land or a particular dwelling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, where a Thomas Truran is listed as residing in the parish of St. Columb Major, Cornwall. This document was a declaration of allegiance to the Protestant religion during the English Civil War.
The TRURAN name can also be found in various parish records and manorial documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily concentrated in the Cornish parishes of St. Columb Major, Newquay, and the surrounding areas.
A notable figure bearing this surname was John Truran (1784-1859), a Cornish mining engineer and inventor who developed improvements to the safety lamp used in coal mines. His innovations helped reduce the risk of explosions and contributed to the safety of miners.
Another historical figure was William Truran (1788-1859), a Cornish artist renowned for his maritime paintings and scenes depicting the Cornish coastline. His works are held in several collections, including the Penlee House Gallery and Museum in Penzance.
In the late 18th century, a branch of the TRURAN family settled in the parish of Gwennap, Cornwall, where they were involved in the local mining industry. One member, Richard Truran (1760-1832), was noted for his expertise in mining engineering and his contributions to improving mining practices.
While the surname TRURAN is predominantly associated with Cornwall, it has also been recorded in other parts of England, particularly in the neighboring county of Devon, suggesting migration and settlement patterns over time.
The TRURAN name has its roots firmly planted in the history and culture of Cornwall, with various individuals bearing this surname leaving their mark in fields such as mining, engineering, and art throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Truran
Among Census respondents with the surname Truran, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Truran bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Truran surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.7% · 251
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 4
- Two or more races0.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Truran
Truran appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#75,799
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 254
+1 bearers (+0.4%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 3,991 places
2020
#79,808
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 257
+3 bearers (+1.2%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 4,009 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #71,808 | 253 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #75,799 | 254 | 0.09 | +1 bearers (+0.4%) | Down 3,991 places |
| 2020 | #79,808 | 257 | 0.09 | +3 bearers (+1.2%) | Down 4,009 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Truran surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,799 | #79,808 | -5.3% |
| Count | 254 | 257 | 1.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | -4.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Truran bearers went from 254 to 257 (+1.2% change). The surname moved down 4,009 positions in the national ranking, going from #75,799 to #79,808.
FAQ
Truran surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Truran?
Name Census estimates that about 295 living Americans carry the surname Truran. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,161,879 residents.
How common is Truran?
Truran ranks #79,808 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 257 people with the surname Truran. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (295), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Truran.
Has Truran become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Truran went from 254 recorded bearers to 257. That is an increase of 3 (+1.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #75,799 to #79,808.
What does the Census say about the background of Truran?
Among Census respondents with the surname Truran, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Truran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.7% (251 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Truran appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.7%), Hispanic (1.6%), Two or More Races (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Truran (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Truran mean?
A locational surname from the village of Trehudreth in Cornwall, England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Truran (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Truran?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.