Explore the Family Name Trunnell
The meaning of Trunnell
English: possibly a variant of Trundle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trunnell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trunnell has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,094 among all surnames, while a decade later, it moved up to ranking 31,906. This represents an improvement of about 0.59 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period, with a count of 678 in 2000 and 723 in 2010 — a growth rate of approximately 6.64 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #31,906 | 0.59% |
| Count | 678 | 723 | 6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trunnell
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the same decade. The percentage of Trunnells identifying as White decreased slightly from 78.17 to 75.52 percent, while those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 17.85 to 18.95 percent. Notably, the number of Trunnells identifying as Hispanic significantly jumped by 106.80 percent, from 1.47 to 3.04 percent, even though they still represent a small portion of the total. Those identified as being of two or more ethnicities slightly increased from 1.77 to 1.94 percent. There was no recorded change for individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.17% | 75.52% | -3.39% |
| Black | 17.85% | 18.95% | 6.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 3.04% | 106.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.94% | 9.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |