UK surname
A topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a circular valley or dell.
In the 1881 census there were 101 people recorded with the Trull surname, ranking it #19,636 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 61, ranked #34,287, down from #19,636 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Beddington and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trull is 105 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 39.6%.
1881 census count
101
Ranked #19,636
Modern count
61
2016, ranked #34,287
Peak year
1901
105 bearers
Map years
2
1881 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Trull surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Trull surname density by area, 1881 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 | 64 | #21,914 |
| 1861 | historical | 98 | #21,388 |
| 1881 | historical | 101 | #19,636 |
| 1891 | historical | 95 | #24,694 |
| 1901 | historical | 105 | #22,179 |
| 1911 | historical | 92 | #23,580 |
| 1997 | modern | 55 | #32,114 |
| 1998 | modern | 64 | #31,562 |
| 1999 | modern | 66 | #31,509 |
| 2000 | modern | 67 | #31,473 |
| 2001 | modern | 62 | #31,798 |
| 2002 | modern | 61 | #32,286 |
| 2003 | modern | 58 | #32,619 |
| 2004 | modern | 59 | #32,787 |
| 2005 | modern | 56 | #33,264 |
| 2006 | modern | 56 | #33,587 |
| 2007 | modern | 57 | #33,800 |
| 2008 | modern | 55 | #34,165 |
| 2009 | modern | 58 | #34,144 |
| 2010 | modern | 59 | #34,273 |
| 2011 | modern | 63 | #33,982 |
| 2012 | modern | 58 | #34,404 |
| 2013 | modern | 62 | #34,260 |
| 2014 | modern | 61 | #34,343 |
| 2015 | modern | 59 | #34,407 |
| 2016 | modern | 61 | #34,287 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Beddington, London parishes, Uley and St Marylebone. 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 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Beddington | Surrey |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Uley | Gloucestershire |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Trull 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 Trull, 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 Trull surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Trull 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, Trull 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 Trull is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Trull, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Trull has its origins in England, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "trog" or "trough," which referred to a shallow, oblong vessel or tray for holding food or water. The name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for a person who manufactured or sold such troughs.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Trull surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this name were present in England during the Norman Conquest.
In the 13th century, records show a Thomas Trull living in Wiltshire, England. Around the same time, the name Trull appeared in various forms, such as Trulle, Troulle, and Trowle, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that period.
The surname Trull is also associated with several place names in England, such as Trull in Somerset and Trull's Farm in Wiltshire. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the Trull surname or vice versa, with the name being derived from the place.
Notable individuals with the surname Trull throughout history include:
1. John Trull (c. 1520-1590), an English merchant and politician who served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1583. 2. Samuel Trull (1670-1745), an English Quaker minister and author known for his religious writings. 3. Mary Trull (1792-1872), an American educator and pioneer in the field of deaf education. She established one of the first schools for the deaf in the United States. 4. George Trull (1825-1901), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas. 5. William Trull (1847-1921), an English cricketer who played for Somerset County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.
While the Trull surname may have ancient roots, it has endured through the centuries, leaving its mark on various aspects of history, from politics and religion to education and architecture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trull 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. Gloucestershire leads with 34 Trulls recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.60x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire | 34 | 17.60x |
| Kent | 18 | 5.36x |
| Middlesex | 14 | 1.42x |
| Yorkshire | 8 | 0.82x |
| Surrey | 7 | 1.46x |
| Durham | 4 | 1.36x |
| Somerset | 4 | 2.52x |
| Worcestershire | 3 | 2.33x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0.92x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 0.99x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.49x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.51x |
| Hertfordshire | 1 | 1.47x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.63x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0.66x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Uley in Gloucestershire leads with 14 Trulls recorded in 1881 and an index of 4000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Uley | 14 | 4000.00x |
| Sutton At Hone | 10 | 1428.57x |
| Rodborough | 8 | 860.22x |
| Beddington | 7 | 376.34x |
| Bexley | 7 | 235.69x |
| St Marylebone London | 7 | 13.31x |
| Bristol St Paul In | 5 | 97.09x |
| Bedminster | 4 | 26.85x |
| Heworth | 4 | 69.32x |
| Stroud | 4 | 106.38x |
| Islington London | 3 | 3.14x |
| Westminster St James | 3 | 29.62x |
| Worcester St Alban | 3 | 3750.00x |
| High Low Catton | 2 | 1666.67x |
| Horsley | 2 | 232.56x |
| Liscard | 2 | 51.02x |
| Manningham | 2 | 16.63x |
| Oulton Cum Woodlesford | 2 | 253.16x |
| Allington | 1 | 909.09x |
| Colchester St Martin | 1 | 277.78x |
| Hound | 1 | 72.99x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 1.83x |
| Leeds | 1 | 1.81x |
| Norwich St Martin At Oak | 1 | 108.70x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 1 | 6.33x |
| Portsea | 1 | 2.53x |
| Thorner | 1 | 312.50x |
| Walmer | 1 | 68.49x |
| Watford | 1 | 19.01x |
| Westbury On Trym | 1 | 15.27x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Trull 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 Trull 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 Trull households.
FAQ
In 1881, 101 people were recorded with the Trull surname. That placed it at #19,636 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 61 in 2016. That gives Trull a modern rank of #34,287.
A topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a circular valley or dell.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Trull 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.