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UK surname

Trumble

Derived from a place name meaning "strongly-built house" in Old English or from a nickname meaning "strongly-built" person.

In the 1881 census there were 137 people recorded with the Trumble surname, ranking it #16,358 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 186, ranked #20,575, down from #16,358 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hull Holy Trinity, London parishes and Battersea. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Hams, Sutherland East and Wealden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trumble is 212 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 35.8%.

1881 census count

137

Ranked #16,358

Modern count

186

2016, ranked #20,575

Peak year

1911

212 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trumble had 137 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,358 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016, ranked #20,575.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 212 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Trumble surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trumble surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trumble 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 104 #16,746
1861 historical 124 #17,797
1881 historical 137 #16,358
1891 historical 154 #18,004
1901 historical 172 #16,643
1911 historical 212 #14,423
1997 modern 175 #19,161
1998 modern 185 #18,973
1999 modern 190 #18,797
2000 modern 189 #18,860
2001 modern 186 #18,773
2002 modern 183 #19,354
2003 modern 180 #19,347
2004 modern 176 #19,731
2005 modern 165 #20,468
2006 modern 171 #20,131
2007 modern 179 #19,811
2008 modern 172 #20,523
2009 modern 175 #20,707
2010 modern 172 #21,404
2011 modern 176 #20,957
2012 modern 179 #20,679
2013 modern 181 #20,879
2014 modern 183 #20,880
2015 modern 185 #20,641
2016 modern 186 #20,575

Geography

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Where Trumbles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hull Holy Trinity, London parishes, Battersea, Lambeth and Hove. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Hams, Sutherland East, Wealden, Guildford and Wigan. 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 Hull Holy Trinity Yorkshire, East Riding
2 London parishes London 3
3 Battersea London (South Districts)
4 Lambeth London (South Districts)
5 Hove Sussex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Hams 012 South Hams
2 Sutherland East Highland
3 Wealden 019 Wealden
4 Guildford 008 Guildford
5 Wigan 037 Wigan

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trumble

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trumble

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Trumble is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Trumble 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

Trumble falls in decile 6 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trumble is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Trumble, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Trumble

The surname Trumble is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "trumbel," which referred to a small drum or trumpet. This name originated in the medieval period, when it was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone who played a drum or trumpet, perhaps as a town crier or musician.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Trumble can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a certain Robert Trumbel is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the English Midlands by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, variations of the spelling appeared, such as Trumbyll and Trumbulle. These were likely influenced by the Norman-French spelling conventions of the time. The surname is also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where it is recorded as Trumbell.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Trumble, a member of the Worshipful Company of Bowyers (makers of bows and arrows) in London, who was mentioned in the company's records in 1437.

Another notable individual with this surname was Sir William Trumble, a prominent merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1562. He was born in Gloucestershire in 1510 and played an influential role in the city's affairs during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the surname spread to the American colonies, with several Trumble families settling in New England. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of John Trumble, who arrived in Rowley, Massachusetts, in 1639.

A famous bearer of the name was John Trumbull (1756-1843), an American artist known for his historical paintings depicting scenes from the American Revolutionary War. He was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, and is considered one of the founders of American art.

Another notable figure was Lyman Trumbull (1813-1896), a US Senator from Illinois who played a key role in the passing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. He was also a co-founder of the Republican Party and served as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trumble families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trumble 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. Middlesex leads with 42 Trumbles recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.10x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 42 3.10x
Yorkshire 28 2.08x
Surrey 23 3.48x
Essex 13 4.86x
Lancashire 12 0.75x
Cheshire 7 2.34x
Leicestershire 5 3.33x
Hampshire 2 0.72x
Lincolnshire 2 0.92x
Norfolk 2 0.96x
Sussex 2 0.87x
Lanarkshire 1 0.23x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Batley in Yorkshire leads with 9 Trumbles recorded in 1881 and an index of 70.48x.

Place Total Index
Batley 9 70.48x
Lambeth 9 7.61x
Leeds 8 10.54x
Wapping London 8 769.23x
Clerkenwell London 7 21.88x
St George In East 7 75.92x
Tranmere 7 63.64x
West Derby 7 14.87x
West Ham 7 11.85x
Holy Trinity 6 18.56x
Camberwell 5 5.77x
Humberstone 5 406.50x
Battersea 4 8.02x
Kensington London 4 5.31x
Wanstead 4 85.29x
Limehouse London 3 20.16x
Moss Side 3 35.42x
Shoreditch London 3 5.10x
Croydon 2 5.45x
Flitcham Cum Appleton 2 909.09x
Hackney London 2 2.63x
Manchester 2 2.76x
Reigate Foreign 2 27.97x
Spalding 2 46.51x
Tottenham 2 9.26x
Brighton 1 2.17x
Chelsea London 1 2.45x
Cherry Burton 1 476.19x
Govan 1 0.92x
Hastings St Clement 1 46.51x
Headingley Cum Burley 1 11.56x
Heston 1 22.22x
Holdenhurst 1 13.72x
Mile End Old Town 1 4.67x
Portsea 1 1.84x
Sedburgh 1 178.57x
Shelley 1 126.58x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 3.67x
St Andrew Holborn 1 21.74x
St Margaret Moses 1 10000.00x
St Marylebone London 1 1.38x
Theydon Garnon 1 163.93x
West Thurrock 1 112.36x
Wombwell 1 25.51x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 6
Jane 5
Annie 4
Elizabeth 4
Caroline 3
Ellen 3
Matilda 3
Amy 2
Ann 2
Eliza 2
Emma 2
Hannah 2
Lousia 2
Maria 2
Martha 2
Alice 1
Amilla 1
Anne 1
Annette 1
Betsy 1
Bridget 1
Charle. 1
Clementina 1
Doris 1
E. 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Elizth. 1
Ellener 1
Florence 1
Francis 1
Georgina 1
Isabel 1
J. 1
Janet 1
Julia 1
Keturah 1
Lavinia 1
Lizzie 1
Minnie 1
Reseela 1
Sarah 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 13
William 8
George 5
Edward 4
James 4
Thomas 4
Charles 3
Henry 3
Alfred 2
Arthur 2
Joseph 2
A. 1
Christan 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Edwin 1
Eliza 1
Francis 1
Frederick 1
Jos.Geo. 1
Jos.Hy. 1
Matthew 1
Robert 1
Thos. 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Trumble surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trumble surname in 1881?

In 1881, 137 people were recorded with the Trumble surname. That placed it at #16,358 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trumble surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016. That gives Trumble a modern rank of #20,575.

What does the Trumble surname mean?

Derived from a place name meaning "strongly-built house" in Old English or from a nickname meaning "strongly-built" person.

What does the Trumble map show?

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