Explore the Family Name Trainham
The meaning of Trainham
Probably an altered form of English Trenholm. Compare Traynham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trainham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trainham saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Trainham was ranked 57,252 in terms of popularity and this dropped by about 14.9% to reach 65,782 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 333 to 301, representing a drop of 9.61%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Trainham per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #65,782 | -14.9% |
| Count | 333 | 301 | -9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trainham
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Trainham remains predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 96.40% of individuals with the surname identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 96.68% in 2010. There was also a small percentage of individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black as they remained at zero both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 96.68% | 0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |