Find out how popular the last name Treadway is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Treadway.

Treadway, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Treadway surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Treadway in America

Treadway is the 4544th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Treadway surname appeared 7,792 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Treadway.

We can also compare 2010 data for Treadway to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Treadway

The surname Treadway has its origins in England and dates back to the 12th century. It is a locational name, derived from the Old English words "trod," meaning a pathway or track, and "weg," meaning a way or road. This suggests that the name originated from someone who lived near a well-trodden path or road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire in 1195, where a person named Robert de Trodewaye is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the Assize Court Rolls of Staffordshire from 1292, which mentions a William de Trodewey. These records provide valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the name in medieval times.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appears to have been concentrated in the counties of Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire, with variations such as Trodway, Troadway, and Tredway recorded in various documents.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Treadway (1609-1672), an English politician and landowner from Leicestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Leicestershire during the English Civil War.

Another prominent individual with the surname was William Treadway (1672-1745), a successful merchant and landowner from Bristol. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the establishment of several charitable institutions in the city.

In the 18th century, the name Treadway began to appear in North America, with several individuals bearing the name arriving as early settlers. One such person was John Treadway (1730-1812), who emigrated from England to Virginia in the mid-1700s and became a prominent landowner and farmer.

During the 19th century, the Treadway surname gained further recognition with individuals like Charles Treadway (1811-1887), an influential industrialist from Ohio who played a significant role in the development of the state's iron and steel industry.

It is worth noting that while the surname Treadway has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and the dispersal of families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Treadway

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Treadway.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Treadway was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Treadway has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Treadway was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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