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UK surname

Trumper

An English surname referring to someone who played or made trumpets.

In the 1881 census there were 248 people recorded with the Trumper surname, ranking it #11,140 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 424, ranked #11,328, down from #11,140 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Egham, Hayes and Eardisley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin and Cornwall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trumper is 456 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 71.0%.

1881 census count

248

Ranked #11,140

Modern count

424

2016, ranked #11,328

Peak year

2002

456 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trumper had 248 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,140 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 424 in 2016, ranked #11,328.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 363 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Trumper surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trumper surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trumper 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 216 #9,818
1861 historical 202 #11,906
1881 historical 248 #11,140
1891 historical 302 #11,058
1901 historical 284 #12,093
1911 historical 363 #10,005
1997 modern 440 #10,247
1998 modern 455 #10,315
1999 modern 450 #10,451
2000 modern 450 #10,433
2001 modern 448 #10,274
2002 modern 456 #10,336
2003 modern 433 #10,614
2004 modern 436 #10,581
2005 modern 424 #10,691
2006 modern 403 #11,187
2007 modern 397 #11,433
2008 modern 406 #11,328
2009 modern 407 #11,556
2010 modern 407 #11,824
2011 modern 423 #11,333
2012 modern 432 #11,015
2013 modern 435 #11,131
2014 modern 437 #11,176
2015 modern 430 #11,226
2016 modern 424 #11,328

Geography

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Where Trumpers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Egham, Hayes, Eardisley, Edgmond (Edgmond), Chetwynd, Cheswardine, Hinstock and Watford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin, Cornwall, Carmarthenshire and Reigate and Banstead. 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 Egham Berkshire
2 Hayes Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
3 Eardisley Radnorshire
4 Edgmond (Edgmond), Chetwynd, Cheswardine, Hinstock Shropshire
5 Watford Hertfordshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Herefordshire 006 Herefordshire, County of
2 Telford and Wrekin 001 Telford and Wrekin
3 Cornwall 029 Cornwall
4 Carmarthenshire 008 Carmarthenshire
5 Reigate and Banstead 004 Reigate and Banstead

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trumper

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trumper

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Trumper surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Trumper household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Professional Periphery

Within London, Trumper is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

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

Trumper is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Trumper 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 Trumper 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 Trumper, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Trumper

The surname Trumper is of English origin, and it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages. It is a occupational name derived from the Old English word "trumpour," which referred to someone who played the trumpet or another type of wind instrument.

One of the earliest recorded references to this surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated around 1273. This document mentions a person named William le Trumpur, indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname Trumper appeared in various records across England, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, which listed a John Trumper. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of the country by that point.

The surname Trumper is also associated with certain place names, particularly in the county of Somerset. For instance, the village of Trumper's Cross was likely named after an individual or family bearing this surname.

One notable figure with the surname Trumper was John Trumper, an English composer who lived from around 1440 to 1515. He was a highly regarded musician during the reign of King Henry VIII and is known for his contributions to sacred music.

Another individual of historical significance was Walter Trumper, a renowned English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club and the English national team in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1876 and passed away in 1937, and his exceptional batting skills earned him the nickname "The Beau."

In the 18th century, the surname Trumper appeared in various records, including the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Northampton, which listed a Sarah Trumper in 1737.

The Trumper surname can also be found in the United States, where it likely arrived with English immigrants in the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable American with this surname was George Trumper, a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and was present at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

Overall, the surname Trumper has a rich history rooted in the ancient English occupational traditions, and it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including musicians, athletes, and military personnel.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trumper families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trumper 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. Herefordshire leads with 41 Trumpers recorded in 1881 and an index of 41.33x.

County Total Index
Herefordshire 41 41.33x
Shropshire 34 16.27x
Middlesex 27 1.12x
Kent 18 2.18x
Lancashire 18 0.63x
Worcestershire 17 5.38x
Monmouthshire 16 9.15x
Surrey 15 1.27x
Buckinghamshire 9 6.15x
Warwickshire 9 1.48x
Wiltshire 8 3.74x
Hertfordshire 5 3.00x
Staffordshire 5 0.61x
Yorkshire 5 0.21x
Essex 4 0.84x
Hampshire 4 0.81x
Northumberland 3 0.83x
Berkshire 2 1.10x
Gloucestershire 2 0.42x
Midlothian 2 0.62x
Sussex 2 0.49x
Devon 1 0.20x
Montgomeryshire 1 1.80x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Harefield in Middlesex leads with 14 Trumpers recorded in 1881 and an index of 1120.00x.

Place Total Index
Harefield 14 1120.00x
Egham 10 138.12x
Aston 8 4.76x
Bromsgrove 8 75.26x
Clunbury 8 975.61x
Devizes St James 8 281.69x
Rochester St Margaret 8 91.95x
Ardwick 7 27.04x
Kington 7 284.55x
Newport 7 277.78x
Beckbury 6 2222.22x
Dudley 6 15.62x
Eardisley 6 833.33x
Grosmont 6 1034.48x
Hougham 6 122.20x
Bilton Cum Harrogate 5 60.98x
Blackburn 5 6.55x
Clun 5 337.84x
Hereford All Sts 5 110.13x
Monmouth 5 107.76x
Norwood 5 90.42x
Orleton 5 1041.67x
Trevethin 5 30.27x
Watford 5 38.67x
West Bromwich 5 10.70x
Boveney 4 4000.00x
Islington London 4 1.71x
Kinnersley 4 1600.00x
Rochester St Nicholas 4 155.64x
Wellington 4 34.04x
West Ham 4 3.79x
Barrow In Furness 3 7.68x
Chalfont St Peter 3 247.93x
Clifford 3 454.55x
Eye 3 517.24x
Hexham 3 53.86x
Streatham 3 16.71x
Eaton Bishop 2 526.32x
Holmer 2 111.73x
Hove 2 11.17x
Hungerford 2 81.30x
Kingston On Thames 2 7.06x
Newton 2 183.49x
Southampton St Mary 2 6.41x
Toxteth Park 2 2.06x
Upton Cum Chalvey 2 34.31x
Abbey Dore 1 227.27x
Aston 1 2000.00x
Battlefield 1 1250.00x
Berkeley 1 37.88x
Bromley London 1 1.88x
Chaddesley Corbett 1 84.75x
Cheltenham 1 2.73x
Eastham 1 357.14x
Kensington London 1 0.74x
Leigh 1 26.11x
Madeley 1 13.05x
Mansell Lacy 1 625.00x
Monkland 1 588.24x
Oswaldtwistle 1 9.86x
Paddington London 1 1.12x
Solihull 1 22.78x
South Mimms 1 30.12x
Southampton All Sts 1 11.75x
Tormoham 1 4.69x
Upton Cressett 1 400.00x
Ventnor 1 21.19x
Wrockwardine 1 21.74x
Yarkhill 1 270.27x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 8
Sarah 8
Mary 7
Ann 6
Caroline 6
Elizabeth 6
Emily 6
Charlotte 5
Eliza 4
Jane 4
Louisa 4
Margaret 4
Alice 3
Ellen 3
Fanny 3
Helen 2
Kate 2
Maria 2
Martha 2
Rose 2
Susan 2
Agnes 1
Agness 1
Amelia 1
Anne 1
Bertha 1
Bessie 1
Catherine 1
Dinna 1
Dorrette 1
Edith 1
Elizth. 1
Emma 1
Eugenie 1
Florence 1
Grace 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Isabel 1
Isabella 1
J.M.E. 1
Lela 1
Lilly 1
Maude 1
Nancy 1
Rebecca 1
Rosa 1
Ruth 1
Selina 1
Vigate 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 22
Thomas 15
John 14
Arthur 8
Charles 8
Henry 6
James 5
Richard 5
George 4
Samuel 4
Albert 3
Alfred 3
Edmund 2
Elijah 2
Herbert 2
Joseph 2
Abraham 1
Claude 1
Douglas 1
Ebenezer 1
Enoch 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Frederick 1
Harry 1
J.N.W. 1
Leonard 1
Lewis 1
Neilson 1
Oliver 1
Oscar 1
Richd. 1
Robert 1
Robt. 1
Sydney 1
Thos. 1
Victor 1
Walter 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Trumper surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trumper surname in 1881?

In 1881, 248 people were recorded with the Trumper surname. That placed it at #11,140 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trumper surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 424 in 2016. That gives Trumper a modern rank of #11,328.

What does the Trumper surname mean?

An English surname referring to someone who played or made trumpets.

What does the Trumper map show?

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