UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "path" or "track".
In the 1881 census there were 65 people recorded with the Trudgen surname, ranking it #24,420 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 43, ranked #35,285, down from #24,420 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Kenwyn, Tregavethan, Gulval and Sancreed. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trudgen is 128 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 33.8%.
1881 census count
65
Ranked #24,420
Modern count
43
2016, ranked #35,285
Peak year
1851
128 bearers
Map years
1
1851 to 1851
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Trudgen surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Trudgen surname density by area, 1851 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 128 | #14,474 |
| 1861 | historical | 88 | #22,554 |
| 1881 | historical | 65 | #24,420 |
| 1891 | historical | 79 | #26,897 |
| 1901 | historical | 46 | #29,047 |
| 1911 | historical | 84 | #24,442 |
| 1997 | modern | 43 | #33,361 |
| 1998 | modern | 41 | #33,747 |
| 1999 | modern | 44 | #33,601 |
| 2000 | modern | 48 | #33,288 |
| 2001 | modern | 47 | #33,219 |
| 2002 | modern | 51 | #33,193 |
| 2003 | modern | 45 | #33,803 |
| 2004 | modern | 40 | #34,387 |
| 2005 | modern | 39 | #34,652 |
| 2006 | modern | 40 | #34,854 |
| 2007 | modern | 38 | #35,153 |
| 2008 | modern | 35 | #35,441 |
| 2009 | modern | 36 | #35,496 |
| 2010 | modern | 40 | #35,403 |
| 2011 | modern | 37 | #35,553 |
| 2012 | modern | 41 | #35,328 |
| 2013 | modern | 48 | #35,012 |
| 2014 | modern | 50 | #34,927 |
| 2015 | modern | 46 | #35,109 |
| 2016 | modern | 43 | #35,285 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Kenwyn, Tregavethan, Gulval, Sancreed, St Buryan and Zennor. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenwyn, Tregavethan | Cornwall |
| 2 | Gulval | Cornwall |
| 3 | Sancreed | Cornwall |
| 4 | St Buryan | Cornwall |
| 5 | Zennor | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Trudgen surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Trudgen, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Trudgen surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Trudgen household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Trudgen is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trudgen is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Trudgen, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Trudgen is of English origin, deriving from the archaic English word "trudge," which means to walk with a heavy, laborious gait. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who walked in such a manner.
Trudgen is believed to have originated in the county of Devon in the southwest of England. The earliest recorded instance of this surname dates back to the late 16th century, where it appeared in various parish records and tax rolls from the region.
One of the earliest documented examples of the name Trudgen can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Tiverton, Devon, where a John Trudgen was recorded as a resident in 1582.
Another early reference to the Trudgen name can be traced back to the village of Chulmleigh, also in Devon, where a William Trudgen was listed in the Protestation Returns of 1641, a document recording those who pledged allegiance to the Protestant faith during the English Civil War.
In the 17th century, the surname Trudgen appeared to have spread beyond Devon, with records showing individuals bearing this name in neighboring counties such as Somerset and Dorset.
Notable individuals with the surname Trudgen throughout history include:
1. Robert Trudgen (c. 1620-1689), an English merchant and landowner who lived in the village of Beaminster, Dorset. 2. Mary Trudgen (1735-1810), a prominent Quaker from Bristol, known for her philanthropic work and advocacy for social reforms. 3. John Trudgen (1777-1853), a farmer and landowner from the village of Stogumber, Somerset, who served as a parish overseer and churchwarden. 4. William Trudgen (1819-1894), a renowned horticulturist and nurseryman from Arundel, Sussex, who introduced several new plant varieties to England. 5. Elizabeth Trudgen (1827-1907), a noted author and poet from Devonshire, whose works chronicled rural life in the county.
While the name Trudgen may have evolved from various spelling variations, such as Trudgyn, Trodgen, or Trodgyn, the origins of this surname can be traced back to the county of Devon and the old English word "trudge," reflecting its potential roots as a descriptive nickname for an individual's distinctive way of walking.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trudgen surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cornwall leads with 50 Trudgens recorded in 1881 and an index of 69.67x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Madron in Cornwall leads with 14 Trudgens recorded in 1881 and an index of 2413.79x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Madron | 14 | 2413.79x |
| Kenwyn | 11 | 585.11x |
| Muirkirk | 7 | 630.63x |
| St Just In Penwith | 7 | 503.60x |
| St George Hanover | 5 | 60.46x |
| Sancreed | 4 | 2000.00x |
| Zennor | 4 | 3076.92x |
| Poplar London | 3 | 25.08x |
| Madron Penzance | 2 | 76.63x |
| Sithney | 2 | 273.97x |
| St Buryan | 2 | 666.67x |
| Perranzabuloe | 1 | 161.29x |
| Sennen | 1 | 625.00x |
| St Austell | 1 | 40.82x |
| Wendron | 1 | 100.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Trudgen surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Trudgen surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Trudgen households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 8 |
| Farmers Son | 2 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Ag Serv | 1 |
| Agr Labr | 1 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Blacksmiths Son | 1 |
| Blacksmiths Wife | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Domestic (Servt) | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Farm Labourer (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farm Servant (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farmer (Of 60 Acres) | 1 |
| Farmer Daughter | 1 |
| Farmer Of 15 Acres | 1 |
| Farmer Of 30 Acres | 1 |
| Farmer Wife | 1 |
| Fisherman | 1 |
| Gardeners Labourer (M) | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Grocers Assistant | 1 |
| Innkeeper | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| Miliner | 1 |
| Miner | 1 |
| Miners Widow | 1 |
| Parish | 1 |
| Retired Farmers (Widow) | 1 |
| Shorthand Clerk | 1 |
| Storehouseman Ware | 1 |
| Under Nurse | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 65 people were recorded with the Trudgen surname. That placed it at #24,420 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 43 in 2016. That gives Trudgen a modern rank of #35,285.
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "path" or "track".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Trudgen bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.