Explore the Family Name Trafford
The meaning of Trafford
English: habitational name from Trafford (Lancashire), Trafford in Chipping Warden (Northamptonshire), and Bridge, Mickle, and Wimbolds Trafford (Cheshire). The Northamptonshire placename probably derives from Old English træppe ‘trap’ + ford ‘ford’. The Cheshire placenames derive from Old English trōg ‘trough’ + ford. The Lancashire placename is a development of Stretford (Lancashire); most cases of the surname probably derive from this place. Early members of the de Trafford family, recorded here from the 13th century, were also recorded in medieval documents as de Stratford(e). Both the surname and the placename lost the initial S-. The manor of Trafford was carved out of Stretford township, and perhaps because its manor house was located at some distance from Stretford village, Trafford was adopted for the new settlement from an early date. See also Stratford.
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How common is the last name Trafford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trafford has noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Trafford was ranked 39,756th in terms of surname frequency and had a count of 520 people bearing the name, making it 0.19 per 100k people. By 2010, it climbed up to 34,618th rank with 653 individuals carrying the name which represented 0.22 per 100k people. This represents a change of an impressive 12.92% increase in rank and a 25.58% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #34,618 | 12.92% |
| Count | 520 | 653 | 25.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trafford
In terms of ethnicity identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010 among those with the surname Trafford. In 2000, a significant majority (96.35%) identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage had dropped slightly to 93.11%, showing a minor decrease of 3.36%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise from 2.31% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010, a growth of 72.29%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.84% of Traffords, where there were none recorded in this category in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 93.11% | -3.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.98% | 72.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |