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

Truslow, 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 Truslow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truslow in America

Truslow is the 29403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truslow surname appeared 804 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 Truslow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truslow 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 Truslow

The surname TRUSLOW is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Truslow or Trusslow in the county of Cheshire, England.

The name is thought to be a compound of the Old English words "truss," meaning a bundle or bundle of hay, and "hlaw," meaning a hill or mound. This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have resided near a hill or mound where hay was gathered or stored.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname TRUSLOW can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1199, where a person named Robert de Trusseleye is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames in those times, as they were often adapted to local dialects and spellings.

In the 13th century, a William de Trusselowe is recorded in the Assize Rolls of Cheshire from 1286. This provides evidence of the surname's continued use and association with the Cheshire region during that period.

Notable historical figures bearing the TRUSLOW surname include Sir William Trussell (1285-1363), an English knight and politician who played a role in the deposition of King Edward II in 1327. He served as a member of the Parliament of England and was appointed to various important positions during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was John Truslow (1735-1820), an American Revolutionary War soldier and early settler of the Ohio Country. He fought in several battles, including the Battle of Monmouth, and later acquired land in what is now Ohio, becoming one of the first permanent settlers in the region.

In the literary realm, Jesse Truslow Adams (1899-1968) was an American historian and writer best known for his work "The Epic of America," which won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1932. He also served as a literary advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and wrote several other notable books on American history and culture.

William Truslow Hyde (1870-1964) was an American educator and philosopher who served as the president of Adelphi College (now Adelphi University) in New York from 1911 to 1937. He was instrumental in the growth and development of the institution during his tenure.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have borne the TRUSLOW surname throughout the centuries, originating from its English roots and spanning various fields and accomplishments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truslow

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

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

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