Find out how popular the first name Trask has been for the last 34 years (from 1982 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trask by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Trask is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Trask.

The history of the first name Trask

The given name Trask has its origins in the Old Germanic language, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 5th to 8th centuries AD. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "thrask," which means "brave" or "bold." The name likely emerged in regions inhabited by Germanic tribes, such as parts of modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trask can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony. This text, compiled in the 11th century, mentions a nobleman named Trask von Meißen, who lived in the late 10th century.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Trask the Skald appears in Icelandic sagas. He was a poet and storyteller who is credited with composing several epic poems and tales that were passed down through oral tradition.

During the late 13th century, a Franciscan friar named Trask of Worms gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. His treatise, "De Virtutibus et Vitiis" (On Virtues and Vices), was widely circulated among monastic communities in Europe.

In the 15th century, a German knight named Trask von Bredow distinguished himself in the Hussite Wars, a series of conflicts between the Catholic Church and the followers of the Bohemian reformer Jan Hus. Von Bredow's bravery and military prowess were celebrated in chronicles of the time.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Trask was Sir Trask Wentworth, an English nobleman who lived during the 16th century. He served as a member of Parliament and was known for his involvement in the English Reformation under King Henry VIII.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who carried the given name Trask. While the name has its roots in the Germanic languages, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting the widespread influence of Germanic tribes and their linguistic heritage.

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