Explore the Family Name Trapnell
The meaning of Trapnell
English (Somerset and Gloucestershire; of Norman origin): nickname for an impetuous person, from the Old French phrase trop isnel ‘too swift’.
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How common is the last name Trapnell in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trapnell has seen a rise in popularity over a ten-year period. In the year 2000, the name ranked 49,471st in prevalence but climbed to 47,614th by 2010 - an increase of 3.75%. The count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 399 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, marking an 11.53% upsurge. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #47,614 | 3.75% |
| Count | 399 | 445 | 11.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trapnell
From an ethnic identity standpoint, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Trapnell surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this demographic represented 98.25% of the Trapnells, but this figure dipped slightly to 96.18% by 2010. In the same decade, there was a notable introduction of the Hispanic ethnicity into the mix, accounting for 3.15% of those carrying the Trapnell name in 2010. There were no observable changes among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 96.18% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |