Explore the Family Name Trenholm
The meaning of Trenholm
English: habitational name from Trenholme in Whorlton (Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old Norse trani ‘crane’ + holmr ‘small island, water meadow’.
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How common is the last name Trenholm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trenholm saw a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 28,584 in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, its rank shifted to 28,883 representing a drop of around 1.05%. However, the count of individuals with the Trenholm surname grew from 785 in 2000 to 823 in 2010, which is an increase of about 4.84%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Trenholm per 100,000 decreased by 3.45%, moving from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,584 | #28,883 | -1.05% |
| Count | 785 | 823 | 4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trenholm
In terms of ethnic identity, the Trenholm surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Trenholms identifying as White fell slightly from 95.80% to 93.20%, while those reporting their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 16.52%, moving from 1.15% to 1.34%. The Hispanic representation in the Trenholm surname group also saw a substantial rise of 84.27%, increasing from 1.78% to 3.28%. Additionally, those identifying as Black rose by 22.47%, from 0.89% to 1.09%. The census recorded new instances of Trenholms reporting two or more races in 2010, as this category didn't exist in the 2000 census data. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stable at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 93.2% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 3.28% | 84.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 1.34% | 16.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.09% | 22.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |