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

Trusty, 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 Trusty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trusty in America

Trusty is the 7950th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trusty surname appeared 4,163 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 Trusty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trusty 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 Trusty

The surname Trusty is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely deriving from the Old English word "trēowe," which means "true" or "faithful." It was likely a descriptive nickname given to someone who was deemed trustworthy or reliable.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Trusty surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a census-like record from 1273, which lists a William le Trew. This spelling variation suggests the name's connection to the Old English word for "true."

In the 14th century, the Trusty surname appeared in various records across different counties in England. For instance, the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327 mention a John Trewe, while the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379 list a Thomas Trewe.

The surname's evolution can also be traced through its appearance in historical documents and records. In the 15th century, the Trusty surname was recorded as "Trustye" in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondences from the prominent Paston family of Norfolk.

One notable historical figure with the Trusty surname was Sir Roger Trusty (c. 1485-1556), a Welsh soldier and landowner who served as the High Sheriff of Anglesey. He played a role in suppressing the Pilgrimage of Grace, a major uprising against the English government in the reign of Henry VIII.

Another individual worth mentioning is John Trusty (c. 1600-1680), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Piddle Trenthide in Dorset. He was known for his religious writings and sermons.

The Trusty surname also has connections to various place names in England. For example, the village of Trusthorpe in Lincolnshire is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "treow" (tree) and "thorpe" (village), suggesting a connection to the Trusty surname's origins.

Other notable individuals with the Trusty surname include William Trusty (1784-1853), an English engraver and painter, and Francis Trusty (1793-1865), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London.

Throughout history, the Trusty surname has been found in various spellings, including Trewe, Trew, Trusti, and Trustye, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations in different areas of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trusty

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

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

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