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UK surname

Trinder

A surname derived from the occupational term for a turner of wood or lathe worker.

In the 1881 census there were 1,166 people recorded with the Trinder surname, ranking it #3,452 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,661, ranked #3,755, down from #3,452 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas, London parishes and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Torfaen, Oxford and Cherwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trinder is 1,809 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 42.5%.

1881 census count

1,166

Ranked #3,452

Modern count

1,661

2016, ranked #3,755

Peak year

2002

1,809 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trinder had 1,166 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #3,452 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,661 in 2016, ranked #3,755.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,701 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Trinder surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trinder surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trinder 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 709 #3,681
1861 historical 645 #4,162
1881 historical 1,166 #3,452
1891 historical 1,181 #3,627
1901 historical 1,544 #3,336
1911 historical 1,701 #2,887
1997 modern 1,499 #3,910
1998 modern 1,755 #3,540
1999 modern 1,782 #3,509
2000 modern 1,788 #3,480
2001 modern 1,759 #3,462
2002 modern 1,809 #3,433
2003 modern 1,753 #3,479
2004 modern 1,713 #3,558
2005 modern 1,695 #3,549
2006 modern 1,671 #3,596
2007 modern 1,667 #3,637
2008 modern 1,666 #3,659
2009 modern 1,691 #3,693
2010 modern 1,715 #3,723
2011 modern 1,686 #3,736
2012 modern 1,639 #3,758
2013 modern 1,680 #3,741
2014 modern 1,702 #3,718
2015 modern 1,673 #3,738
2016 modern 1,661 #3,755

Geography

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Where Trinders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas, London parishes, Lambeth and Stanton Harcourt, South Leigh, Northmoor. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Torfaen, Oxford, Cherwell and West Oxfordshire. 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 Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas Berkshire
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 Lambeth London (South Districts)
5 Stanton Harcourt, South Leigh, Northmoor Oxfordshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Torfaen 003 Torfaen
2 Oxford 018 Oxford
3 Cherwell 004 Cherwell
4 Oxford 017 Oxford
5 West Oxfordshire 008 West Oxfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trinder

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trinder

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Trinder, 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 Trinder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Trinder 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, Trinder 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

Trinder is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Trinder 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trinder 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Trinder

The surname TRINDER has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "trendel," which referred to a type of ring or circular object. This word likely evolved into the occupational surname TRINDER, initially denoting individuals who were involved in crafting or working with rings or circular objects.

During the Middle Ages, surnames began to emerge in England as a way to distinguish individuals within a community. The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror, contains some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TRINDER, albeit with various spellings such as "Trendel" and "Trendler."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Trinder, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1202. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, indicating that the surname TRINDER was well-established by the early 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname TRINDER appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a certain William Tryndour was listed as a taxpayer. The variant spelling "Tryndour" highlights the fluidity of surname spellings during that era.

The TRINDER surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir Thomas Trinder (1598-1671), an English politician and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted by King Charles I in 1628.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Walter Trinder (1568-1646), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Warden of New College, Oxford, from 1624 until his death. He was known for his contributions to the field of theology and his involvement in the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, John Trinder (1717-1792) was a renowned English glassmaker and entrepreneur. He established the Nailsea Glassworks in Somerset, which became a significant producer of high-quality glassware during that period.

The 19th century saw the rise of William Trinder (1816-1868), a well-known English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the iconic Royal Albert Hall. His architectural legacy has left a lasting impact on the city's skyline.

Another notable figure was Sir Henry Trinder (1838-1915), a British soldier and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the British Windward Islands from 1891 to 1897. He played a crucial role in the administration of British colonies in the Caribbean region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trinder families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trinder 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. Oxfordshire leads with 286 Trinders recorded in 1881 and an index of 40.51x.

County Total Index
Oxfordshire 286 40.51x
Gloucestershire 218 9.72x
Middlesex 152 1.33x
Berkshire 128 14.92x
Surrey 122 2.19x
Warwickshire 67 2.32x
Wiltshire 31 3.07x
Worcestershire 27 1.81x
Kent 26 0.67x
Hampshire 20 0.85x
Yorkshire 17 0.15x
Lancashire 12 0.09x
Nottinghamshire 10 0.65x
Leicestershire 8 0.63x
Lincolnshire 5 0.27x
Monmouthshire 5 0.61x
Channel Islands 4 1.18x
Herefordshire 4 0.85x
Staffordshire 4 0.10x
Buckinghamshire 3 0.43x
Hertfordshire 3 0.38x
Norfolk 3 0.17x
Northumberland 3 0.18x
Royal Navy 3 2.20x
Essex 2 0.09x
Glamorgan 2 0.10x
Lanarkshire 2 0.05x
Cheshire 1 0.04x
Derbyshire 1 0.06x
East Lothian 1 0.66x
Midlothian 1 0.07x
Sussex 1 0.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Abingdon St Helen in Berkshire leads with 51 Trinders recorded in 1881 and an index of 203.27x.

Place Total Index
Abingdon St Helen 51 203.27x
Stanton Harcourt 41 1915.89x
Lambeth 28 2.81x
St Marylebone London 25 4.10x
Birmingham 23 2.39x
Cheltenham 23 13.30x
Sunningwell 22 1732.28x
Bisley 19 93.50x
Chipping Norton 19 116.42x
Cowley 19 86.21x
Hayes 16 137.10x
St Pancras London 16 1.74x
Bibury 15 555.56x
Caversham 15 106.23x
Kempsford 14 430.77x
Oxford St Clement 14 78.56x
Wootton 14 972.22x
Northmoor 13 1111.11x
Tetbury 13 102.28x
Cirencester 12 39.53x
Islington London 12 1.08x
Oxford St Thomas 12 36.42x
Putney 12 23.03x
Southwark St George Martyr 12 5.22x
Clewer 11 31.29x
Headington 11 100.37x
Little Faringdon 11 2244.90x
Liverton 11 419.85x
Oswaldtwistle 11 22.95x
Oxford St Giles 10 29.69x
Sherston Magna 10 164.20x
Shilton 10 892.86x
Acton 9 13.43x
Camberwell 9 1.23x
Deal 9 27.05x
Handborough 9 237.47x
Wandsworth 9 8.18x
Blockley 8 94.79x
Chipping Campden 8 109.59x
Croydon 8 2.59x
Fairford 8 133.56x
Filkins 8 349.35x
Littleworth 8 366.97x
Newland 8 42.46x
Ratcliffe London 8 12.67x
Alvescot 7 492.96x
Clapham 7 4.90x
Coln St Aldwins 7 404.62x
Hornsey 7 4.84x
Neithrop 7 29.50x
South Cerney 7 189.70x
St Botolph Bishopsgate 7 43.26x
St Helens 7 41.08x
Swindon 7 8.93x
Westwell 7 1320.75x
Asthall 6 408.16x
Betchworth 6 87.34x
East Bedfont 6 105.82x
Garsington 6 251.05x
Leamington 6 31.40x
Lewisham 6 2.88x
Newington 6 1.42x
North Cerney 6 244.90x
Oldbury 6 8.17x
Pucklechurch 6 118.58x
Stratford On Avon 6 37.52x
Woolvercot 6 209.06x
Andover 5 22.58x
Caterham 5 20.31x
Clifton 5 4.41x
Colesbourne 5 446.43x
Cumnor 5 126.26x
Haselor 5 373.13x
Loughborough 5 8.69x
Marston Maisey 5 684.93x
Nuffield 5 595.24x
Rodmarton 5 335.57x
Spelsbury 5 234.74x
Standlake 5 180.51x
Worksop 5 10.94x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 86
George 55
John 53
Thomas 43
Charles 38
Henry 34
James 34
Joseph 21
Alfred 18
Edwin 16
Albert 14
Robert 14
Arthur 13
Frederick 12
Frank 11
Richard 10
Walter 9
Ernest 8
Harry 8
Edward 6
Daniel 4
Fredrick 4
Joshua 4
Arnold 3
David 3
Herbert 3
Jesse 3
Mark 3
Oliver 3
Stephen 3
Chas. 2
Dennis 2
Frances 2
Isaac 2
Job 2
Samuel 2
Simeon 2
Thos. 2
Willm. 2
Alexander 1
Clifford 1
Cuthbert 1
Francis 1
Frederic 1
Fredk.J. 1
Jeremiah 1
Jessie 1
Joe 1
Jonathan 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Trinder surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trinder surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,166 people were recorded with the Trinder surname. That placed it at #3,452 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trinder surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,661 in 2016. That gives Trinder a modern rank of #3,755.

What does the Trinder surname mean?

A surname derived from the occupational term for a turner of wood or lathe worker.

What does the Trinder map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Trinder 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.