Explore the Family Name Trimm
The meaning of Trimm
English and Irish: variant of Trim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trimm in the United States?
The surname Trimm has seen a rise in popularity within the United States according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,167th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 14,571st position, marking an increase of 3.93%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 1,784 in 2000 to 2,044 in 2010, indicating a growth of 14.57%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Trimm per 100,000 residents rose from 0.66 to 0.69, seeing an uptick of 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,167 | #14,571 | 3.93% |
| Count | 1,784 | 2,044 | 14.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.69 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trimm
Ethnicity-wise, the distribution of the surname Trimm has evolved over the years, as reflected in the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant 214.10% increase in those identifying as Hispanic carrying the name. A notable shift was also observed among those who identify with two or more races, which saw a jump of 107.28%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Blacks with this surname grew by 58.06% and 9.68%, respectively. On the other hand, the proportion of Whites bearing the surname Trimm dropped by 4.86%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stable with no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.07% | 84.74% | -4.86% |
| Black | 7.23% | 7.93% | 9.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 3.13% | 107.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 2.45% | 214.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.98% | 58.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.78% | 0% |