2000
#7,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,918
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.45
Rare Last name
Trussell
An occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of trusses, which are supportive garments or bandages.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,252 Americans carry the last name Trussell. That puts it at #8,523 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 80,610 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Trussell 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 Trussell with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.3K
1 in 80,610
Census rank
#8,523
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,708 bearers of the surname Trussell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8523rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Trussell, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Black (10.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trussell
Among Census respondents with the surname Trussell, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Black (10.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Trussell 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 Trussell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.7% · 3,066
- Black or African American10.4% · 385
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 110
- Two or more races2.8% · 103
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 26
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 18
Timeline
Historical Census data for Trussell
Trussell 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
#7,980
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,143
+225 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 1.40
Rank movement Down 143 places
2020
#8,523
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,708
-435 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 1.24
Rank movement Down 543 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,837 | 3,918 | 1.45 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,980 | 4,143 | 1.40 | +225 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 143 places |
| 2020 | #8,523 | 3,708 | 1.24 | -435 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 543 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 Trussell 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 | #7,980 | #8,523 | -6.8% |
| Count | 4,143 | 3,708 | -10.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.40 | 1.24 | -11.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Trussell bearers went from 4,143 to 3,708 (-10.5% change). The surname moved down 543 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,980 to #8,523.
FAQ
Trussell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Trussell?
Name Census estimates that about 4,252 living Americans carry the surname Trussell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 80,610 residents.
How common is Trussell?
Trussell ranks #8,523 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.24 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,708 people with the surname Trussell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,252), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.24 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Trussell.
Has Trussell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Trussell went from 4,143 recorded bearers to 3,708. That is a decrease of 435 (-10.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,980 to #8,523.
What does the Census say about the background of Trussell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Trussell, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Black (10.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Trussell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.7% (3,066 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Trussell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.7%), Black (10.4%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Trussell (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 Trussell mean?
An occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of trusses, which are supportive garments or bandages. 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 Trussell (1.24 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 Trussell?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.