2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Trebbe
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Trebbe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Trebbe. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Trebbe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Trebbe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Trebbe, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Trebbe
The surname TREBBE is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the northern regions near the Baltic Sea. Its roots can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was likely derived from the Old Saxon word "treb," meaning "farm" or "homestead." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to those who lived or worked on farms in that area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TREBBE can be found in the Lübecker Niederstadtbuch, a historical document from the city of Lübeck, dated around 1350. This record mentions a certain "Hinrich Trebbe," who was likely a resident of the city at that time.
In the 15th century, the name TREBBE appeared in various chronicles and records from the region of Mecklenburg, including the Mecklenburgisches Urkundenbuch, where it was sometimes spelled as "Trebbe" or "Trebbow." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized orthography had not yet been established.
Among the notable individuals who bore the surname TREBBE in earlier times was Johann Trebbe, a German theologian and author who lived from 1504 to 1586. He was known for his works on Lutheran doctrine and his involvement in the Reformation movement.
Another prominent figure was Hans Trebbe, a German merchant and alderman who lived in the city of Lübeck in the 16th century. He was active in the city's trade affairs and played a role in the local government.
In the 17th century, the name TREBBE was associated with several places in northern Germany, such as Trebbendorf and Trebbin, both of which were likely named after individuals or families with that surname. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the region.
During the 18th century, the TREBBE surname was found in various records from the Duchy of Holstein, where families with that name were involved in agricultural activities and trade. One notable figure from this period was Claus Trebbe, a farmer and landowner who lived in the town of Itzehoe from 1712 to 1784.
As the centuries progressed, the TREBBE name continued to be prevalent in northern Germany, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trebbe
Among Census respondents with the surname Trebbe, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Trebbe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Trebbe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 98
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Trebbe
Trebbe appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-20 bearers (-15.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,567 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-5 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,992 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-15.3%) | Down 26,567 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 3,992 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Trebbe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #152,339 | -2.7% |
| Count | 111 | 106 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Trebbe bearers went from 111 to 106 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 3,992 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #152,339.
FAQ
Trebbe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Trebbe?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Trebbe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Trebbe?
Trebbe ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Trebbe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Trebbe.
Has Trebbe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Trebbe went from 111 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Trebbe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Trebbe, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Trebbe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Trebbe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%), Two or More Races (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Trebbe (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Trebbe mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Trebbe. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Trebbe (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Trebbe?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.