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UK surname

Trigg

An English locational surname derived from a place name meaning "trig" or "trustworthy."

In the 1881 census there were 1,680 people recorded with the Trigg surname, ranking it #2,555 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2,672, ranked #2,503, up from #2,555 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, and Lincoln St Botolph. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Monmouthshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trigg is 2,786 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 59.0%.

1881 census count

1,680

Ranked #2,555

Modern count

2,672

2016, ranked #2,503

Peak year

2000

2,786 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trigg had 1,680 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #2,555 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 2,672 in 2016, ranked #2,503.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2,381 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Trigg surname distribution map

The map shows where the Trigg surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Trigg surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trigg over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1,087 #2,585
1861 historical 1,038 #2,700
1881 historical 1,680 #2,555
1891 historical 1,776 #2,570
1901 historical 2,159 #2,491
1911 historical 2,381 #2,153
1997 modern 2,635 #2,415
1998 modern 2,756 #2,409
1999 modern 2,779 #2,405
2000 modern 2,786 #2,391
2001 modern 2,740 #2,380
2002 modern 2,779 #2,397
2003 modern 2,687 #2,418
2004 modern 2,708 #2,406
2005 modern 2,631 #2,438
2006 modern 2,625 #2,445
2007 modern 2,658 #2,441
2008 modern 2,668 #2,443
2009 modern 2,714 #2,457
2010 modern 2,758 #2,478
2011 modern 2,757 #2,453
2012 modern 2,664 #2,483
2013 modern 2,752 #2,459
2014 modern 2,758 #2,475
2015 modern 2,695 #2,494
2016 modern 2,672 #2,503

Geography

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Where Triggs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Lincoln St Botolph, London parishes and East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Monmouthshire and Cheltenham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, Gloucestershire
3 Lincoln St Botolph Lincolnshire
4 London parishes London 3
5 East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Forest of Dean 004 Forest of Dean
2 Gloucester 009 Gloucester
3 Forest of Dean 003 Forest of Dean
4 Monmouthshire 004 Monmouthshire
5 Cheltenham 005 Cheltenham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trigg

These lists show first names that appear often with the Trigg surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trigg

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Trigg, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Trigg surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Trigg household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Trigg is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Trigg is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Trigg falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trigg is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Trigg, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Trigg

The surname Trigg has its origins in England and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tricce," which means a trick, fraud, or deception. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their trickery or deceitful behavior.

The earliest recorded instances of the Trigg surname can be found in various English records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 mention a John Trig in Oxfordshire. Additionally, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 include an entry for Willelmus Tregge, which is likely an early variation of the Trigg spelling.

The name Trigg also has connections to certain place names in England. For instance, the village of Trig in Cornwall may have contributed to the surname's development. Similarly, the hamlet of Trigge in Somerset could have played a role in shaping the name's evolution.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Trigg. One such figure was Sir Thomas Trigg (1554-1628), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1614. Another significant person was Giles Trigg (1628-1694), an English Puritan clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

In the 17th century, the Trigg surname gained prominence through the accomplishments of John Trigg (1637-1704), an English Quaker preacher and writer who faced persecution for his religious beliefs. He was imprisoned several times for his involvement in the Quaker movement.

Moving into the 18th century, Robert Trigg (1718-1778) was a notable English architect who designed several churches and country houses in the Palladian style. His most famous work is the Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, which he completed in 1765.

In the 19th century, James Trigg (1801-1876) was a prominent English engraver and illustrator known for his intricate book illustrations and engravings of architectural subjects. His work adorned numerous publications during the Victorian era.

The surname Trigg has a rich history rooted in medieval England, with connections to various place names and individuals who left their mark on different fields throughout the centuries. Its origins as a nickname related to trickery or deceit add an intriguing aspect to the name's evolution over time.

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1881 census detail

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Trigg families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trigg surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Gloucestershire leads with 415 Triggs recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.89x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 415 12.89x
Middlesex 194 1.18x
Surrey 178 2.23x
Kent 121 2.16x
Hampshire 85 2.53x
Lincolnshire 85 3.24x
Yorkshire 84 0.52x
Hertfordshire 83 7.33x
Essex 69 2.13x
Staffordshire 56 1.01x
Herefordshire 43 6.39x
Glamorgan 34 1.19x
Leicestershire 32 1.76x
Derbyshire 27 1.05x
Rutland 23 19.08x
Lancashire 22 0.11x
Bedfordshire 19 2.24x
Monmouthshire 18 1.52x
Sussex 17 0.61x
Devon 12 0.35x
Warwickshire 10 0.24x
Berkshire 9 0.73x
Northumberland 9 0.37x
Northamptonshire 5 0.32x
Nottinghamshire 5 0.23x
Worcestershire 5 0.23x
Cambridgeshire 4 0.38x
Nairnshire 3 5.99x
Shropshire 3 0.21x
Durham 2 0.04x
Inverness-shire 2 0.41x
Royal Navy 2 1.02x
Somerset 2 0.08x
Brecknockshire 1 0.30x
Cheshire 1 0.03x
Cornwall 1 0.05x
Huntingdonshire 1 0.31x
Oxfordshire 1 0.10x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Westbury On Severn East in Gloucestershire leads with 83 Triggs recorded in 1881 and an index of 114.03x.

Place Total Index
Westbury On Severn East 83 114.03x
Westbury On Severn 50 391.85x
Liss 34 497.08x
Cheltenham 30 12.08x
Battersea 27 4.47x
Islington London 26 1.63x
Gloucester Barton St Mary 21 35.64x
Prittlewell 21 46.76x
Baldock 18 169.17x
Lewisham 18 6.03x
Frampton On Severn 17 313.65x
Little Hadham 17 354.91x
St Woollos 17 12.84x
Wandsworth 17 10.76x
Chertsey 16 30.95x
Burton Upon Trent 15 11.57x
Manuden 15 370.37x
Stocking Pelham 15 1546.39x
Chiswick 14 15.61x
Churcham 14 487.80x
Gloucester Barton St 14 74.19x
Maisemore 14 507.25x
St Pancras London 14 1.06x
Deptford St Paul 13 3.01x
Ruardean 13 178.57x
Sheffield 13 2.51x
Stoke Upon Trent 13 2.21x
Walmer 13 53.39x
Lydney 12 72.20x
Metheringham 12 114.39x
Teynham 12 118.81x
Chelsea London 11 2.22x
Cheshunt 11 27.81x
Hornsey 11 5.30x
Lassington 11 488.89x
Luton 11 7.47x
Norton 11 448.98x
Prestwold Hoton 11 635.84x
Greatham 10 625.00x
Lambeth 10 0.70x
Nether Hallam 10 4.54x
Newton 10 6.66x
Awre 9 135.75x
Burham 9 116.43x
Croydon 9 2.03x
Denton 9 293.16x
Heaton 9 110.97x
Iping 9 305.08x
Richmond 9 8.03x
St George Hanover 9 4.20x
Uppingham 9 62.63x
Woolhope 9 214.80x
Bolsover 8 62.06x
Boston 8 10.05x
Brightside Bierlow 8 2.51x
Bromley London 8 2.21x
Chobham 8 56.66x
Guisbrough 8 22.50x
Horfield 8 24.69x
Kingston On Thames 8 4.16x
Lynsted 8 110.19x
Mansell Lacy 8 720.72x
Ringwould 8 167.01x
St Marylebone London 8 0.91x
West Ham 8 1.12x
Barley 7 200.57x
Branstone 7 125.67x
Cardiff St Mary 7 4.45x
Edmonton 7 5.29x
Finchley 7 11.12x
Gloucester St Catherine 7 77.18x
Hawnes 7 133.33x
Llandaff 7 7.36x
Mile End Old Town 7 2.70x
St Botolph Aldgate 7 31.24x
St Martin Lincoln 7 28.74x
St Nicholas Lincoln 7 27.90x
Stansted Mountfitchet 7 85.47x
Streatham 7 5.75x
Tugby 7 360.82x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Trigg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Trigg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 108
John 68
James 61
George 53
Charles 52
Thomas 47
Henry 46
Arthur 23
Albert 22
Joseph 22
Alfred 21
Edwin 16
Frederick 14
Richard 13
David 12
Harry 12
Ernest 11
Robert 11
Samuel 11
Walter 11
Edward 10
Frank 10
Herbert 7
Benjamin 6
Daniel 6
Fredrick 5
Oliver 5
Geo. 4
Mark 4
Wm. 4
Horace 3
Leonard 3
Philip 3
Phillip 3
Timothy 3
Tom 3
Absolem 2
Ambrose 2
Charlie 2
Darcey 2
Jackson 2
Jesse 2
Jonathan 2
Matthew 2
Percy 2
Peter 2
Ralph 2
Sam 2
Sheridan 2
Sidney 2

FAQ

Trigg surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trigg surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,680 people were recorded with the Trigg surname. That placed it at #2,555 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trigg surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,672 in 2016. That gives Trigg a modern rank of #2,503.

What does the Trigg surname mean?

An English locational surname derived from a place name meaning "trig" or "trustworthy."

What does the Trigg map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Trigg bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.