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

Trussell, 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 Trussell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trussell in America

Trussell is the 7980th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trussell surname appeared 4,143 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 Trussell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trussell 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 Trussell

The surname Trussell is of English origin, derived from a place name. It traces its roots back to the Anglo-Norman period, specifically the 11th century Norman conquest of England. The name is derived from the Old English word "trousseaulx," meaning "bundles" or "parcels," which later evolved into the word "trussell."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trussell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named William Trussell, who held estates in Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire.

In the 13th century, the Trussell family was well-established in Northamptonshire, where they held the manor of Acton Trussell. Sir William Trussell (c. 1260-1346) was a prominent figure during this time, serving as a knight and Member of Parliament. He played a significant role in the deposition of King Edward II in 1327.

Over the centuries, the surname Trussell has been spelled in various ways, including Trussell, Trussel, Trusell, and Trusselle. Some notable individuals bearing this name include Sir John Trussell (c. 1320-1388), who served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War, and Sir Thomas Trussell (c. 1395-1450), who was a member of the English Parliament and fought in the Wars of the Roses.

In later years, the Trussell family continued to hold influential positions in different parts of England. Sir William Trussell (1587-1659) was a Member of Parliament and supported the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. John Trussell (1613-1680) was a notable lawyer and served as a judge during the Commonwealth period.

Another notable figure with the surname Trussell was John Trussell (1770-1850), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several significant battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Throughout its history, the surname Trussell has been associated with various place names, such as Acton Trussell in Staffordshire, Trussell Green in Berkshire, and Trussell Street in Southampton, further reinforcing its English roots and geographic connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trussell

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Trussell, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!