UK surname

Trujillo

A Spanish locational surname referring to someone from any of the numerous places called Trujillo in Spain.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Enfield and Northampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trujillo is 110 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2016

110 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Trujillo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trujillo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Trujillo 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
1997	modern	33	#34,377
1998	modern	37	#34,149
1999	modern	35	#34,418
2000	modern	42	#33,791
2001	modern	46	#33,311
2002	modern	56	#32,753
2003	modern	64	#32,056
2004	modern	64	#32,286
2005	modern	63	#32,602
2006	modern	71	#32,147
2007	modern	72	#32,397
2008	modern	75	#32,373
2009	modern	78	#32,471
2010	modern	88	#31,875
2011	modern	87	#31,905
2012	modern	94	#31,258
2013	modern	99	#30,934
2014	modern	104	#30,365
2015	modern	107	#29,708
2016	modern	110	#29,225

Geography

Where Trujillos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kensington and Chelsea, Enfield, Northampton, North Somerset and Poole. 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	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Kensington and Chelsea 005	Kensington and Chelsea
2	Enfield 019	Enfield
3	Northampton 005	Northampton
4	North Somerset 004	North Somerset
5	Poole 006	Poole

Forenames

First names often paired with Trujillo

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Alicia Raquel Maxine Nancy Sabrina Lucy Kay Diana Luz

Recent male names

David Miguel Jorge Eduardo Andrew Alberto Alexander Antonio Arturo Orlando

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Trujillo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Trujillo, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Trujillo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Trujillo 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 includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Trujillo is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Trujillo is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Trujillo falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Trujillo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Trujillo

The surname Trujillo originates from Spain, specifically from the region of Extremadura. It can be traced back to the late 15th century, around the time of the Spanish Reconquista. The name is derived from the town of Trujillo, located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura.

The town of Trujillo itself takes its name from the Latin word "turgalium," which means "fertile land" or "fertile valley." This reference to the fertile landscape surrounding the town likely contributed to the name's evolution. Additionally, some historical records suggest that the name may have roots in the Visigothic language, with a possible connection to the word "turgilos," meaning "tower" or "fortified place."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Trujillo surname can be found in the Archivo General de Indias (General Archive of the Indies) in Seville, Spain. This archive contains documents from the Spanish colonial era, including records of conquistadors and settlers who ventured to the Americas. Among these documents, there are references to individuals bearing the surname Trujillo who participated in the exploration and conquest of the New World.

A notable figure with the Trujillo surname is Diego de Trujillo, a Spanish conquistador born in the late 15th century. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire. Another early Trujillo was Francisco de Trujillo, a Spanish explorer and soldier who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century.

In the realm of literature, there is Juan Ruiz de Trujillo, a 16th-century Spanish author and poet known for his work "Libro de las Siete Partidas" (Book of the Seven Parts). This influential legal text was commissioned by King Alfonso X of Castile and played a significant role in shaping Spanish law.

Moving forward in history, Francisco de Trujillo y Pizarro (1674-1737) was a Spanish military officer and governor of Panama in the early 18th century. He was a descendant of the famous conquistador Francisco Pizarro, who led the conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru.

Another notable figure is María Trujillo de Velasco (1772-1846), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support of educational institutions in her hometown of Trujillo, Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname Trujillo has been associated with various places and regions, often reflecting the migration patterns of those who bore the name. For example, the town of Trujillo Alto in Puerto Rico was founded by Spanish settlers with the Trujillo surname in the late 16th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Trujillo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Trujillo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Trujillo a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Trujillo surname mean?