Explore the Family Name Tremble
The meaning of Tremble
1. English (Cumbria): variant of Trumble. This surname is also common among African Americans (compare Tramble). 2. French: topographic name for someone who lived near an aspen, Old French tremble (from trembler ‘to quiver’). 3. Americanized form of French Tremblay. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Tremble (see 3 above) are descendants of Pierre Tremblay from France (see Tremblay). — The surname Tremble of French origin (see 2 above) is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tremble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tremble decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,421st in the United States but dropped to 21,157th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 8.94%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor downturn from 1,289 in 2000 to 1,241 in 2010, amounting to a decrease of 3.72%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Tremble per 100,000 residents fell by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,421 | #21,157 | -8.94% |
| Count | 1,289 | 1,241 | -3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.42 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tremble
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some fluctuations among the individuals bearing the surname Tremble. While the percentage identifying as White experienced a slight increase from 48.18% in 2000 to 48.51% in 2010, those identifying as Black fell from 47.63% to 45.85% over the same decade. The percentage of Trembles indicating they were of Hispanic ethnicity significantly rose from 1.71% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010, marking an impressive growth of 107.60%. However, the percentage identified as belonging to two or more races dipped slightly from 1.78% to 1.53%. No changes were reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.18% | 48.51% | 0.68% |
| Black | 47.63% | 45.85% | -3.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.55% | 107.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.53% | -14.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |