Find out how popular the first name Trease has been for the last 4 years (from 1976 to 1979) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trease by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Trease is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1979, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Trease.

The history of the first name Trease

The name Trease is believed to have originated from the Old English word "trēs," meaning a bundle or cluster of twigs or branches. It was initially used as a surname, particularly in the counties of Devon and Somerset in southwestern England, where it referred to someone who lived near a clump of trees or a wooded area.

During the Middle Ages, Trease began to be used as a given name, although its popularity remained relatively limited. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Trease de Taunton in Somerset.

In the 12th century, a monk named Trease of Glastonbury was known for his scholarly works and contributions to the Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset. He authored several treatises on religious subjects and is believed to have lived between 1145 and 1210.

Another notable figure with the name Trease was Sir Trease Gower, a Welsh landowner and military commander who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was born around 1420 and played a significant role in the Battle of Towton in 1461, where he supported the Yorkist cause.

During the Renaissance period, a Flemish painter named Trease van der Weyden, born in 1520, gained recognition for his portraits and religious works. He was a student of the renowned artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder and is believed to have passed away in 1589.

In the 17th century, Trease Cartwright, an English clergyman and author, published several theological works and sermons. He was born in 1628 and served as the Rector of Wotton Underwood in Buckinghamshire until his death in 1695.

While the name Trease has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and distinctive moniker, often associated with individuals from the southwestern regions of England or those with ties to the historical events and figures mentioned above.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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