Explore the Family Name Trinder
The meaning of Trinder
English (Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire): occupational name from a derivative of Middle English trenden ‘to turn, roll, twist’ (Old English trendan), denoting someone who turned something such as wood or fibers. Compare Turner, Spinner.
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How common is the last name Trinder in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trinder experienced a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranking 96,033 in 2000, it had dropped to 97,671 by 2010, marking a decline of 1.71%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Trinder surname increased by 5.68% from 176 in 2000 to 186 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #97,671 | -1.71% |
| Count | 176 | 186 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trinder
The ethnicity breakdown associated with the Trinder surname also showed some shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 90.34% of those with the Trinder surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 88.71% in 2010. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 29.01% during the same period, down from 4.55% to 3.23%. No Trinders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year. Interestingly, those who reported having two or more ethnic identities rose dramatically from 2.84% in 2000 to 4.84% in 2010, an increase of 70.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.34% | 88.71% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 4.84% | 70.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.55% | 3.23% | -29.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |