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

Treaster, 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 Treaster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Treaster in America

Treaster is the 27646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Treaster surname appeared 870 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Treaster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Treaster 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 Treaster

The surname Treaster is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the region of Bavaria. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Trescher," which means "thresher" or someone who separates grain from stalks. This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely involved in agricultural work, specifically threshing grain.

The name Treaster can be traced back to the 13th century, with some of the earliest recorded instances appearing in medieval German records and documents. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Rothenburg ob der Tauber city archives, which date back to 1285 and mention a "Heinrich der Trescher."

In the 16th century, the name Treaster appeared in various forms, including "Trescher," "Treschner," and "Tröscher." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and spelling differences at the time. One notable individual from this era was Johann Tröscher, a German philosopher and theologian born in 1516 in Nuremberg.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it also took on different spellings and variations based on local dialects and linguistic influences. In the 17th century, the spelling "Treaster" became more common, particularly in areas like Saxony and Thuringia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Treaster in its current spelling can be found in the baptismal records of St. Jacobi Church in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which mention the birth of Johann Treaster in 1682.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Treaster. These include:

1. Friedrich Treaster (1775-1842), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and architectural works.
2. Wilhelm Treaster (1808-1876), a German composer and organist from Saxony.
3. Emilie Treaster (1848-1923), a German novelist and playwright who wrote under the pseudonym "E.T. Raven."
4. Otto Treaster (1877-1957), a German-American engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of textile machinery.
5. Günther Treaster (1920-2001), a German soldier who served in World War II and later became a historian, authoring several books on military history.

While the surname Treaster is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its agricultural roots in medieval Germany. Over the centuries, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, writers, and military personnel.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Treaster

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

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 Treaster 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 Treaster 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 Treaster was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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