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

Trecartin, 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 Trecartin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trecartin in America

Trecartin is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trecartin surname appeared 181 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 Trecartin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trecartin 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 Trecartin

The surname Trecartin is believed to have originated in the northwestern region of Brittany, France, during the Middle Ages. The name derives from the Breton words "tre," meaning homestead or settlement, and "cartin," a personal name. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were inhabitants of a specific hamlet or village known for its association with an individual named Cartin.

The earliest recorded reference to the Trecartin name can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame des Anges, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document contains records of land transactions and property ownership in the Brittany region, suggesting that the Trecartin family had established roots in the area during this time period.

One notable bearer of the Trecartin surname was Jean Trecartin, a Breton nobleman who lived in the 15th century. Historical records indicate that he was a prominent figure in the local community, serving as a magistrate and landowner. Another individual of note was Yves Trecartin, a Breton sailor born in 1602, who gained recognition for his daring voyages and exploration of the Atlantic Ocean.

In the 17th century, the Trecartin name appeared in the parish records of Locronan, a small town in the Finistère department of Brittany. This suggests that the family had a strong presence in this region during that time period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in these records is the baptism of Guillaume Trecartin in 1678.

As the centuries passed, the Trecartin surname spread beyond the borders of Brittany, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in other parts of France and eventually migrating to other parts of the world. One notable figure was Pierre Trecartin, a French soldier born in 1789, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the Trecartin name gained prominence in the field of arts and literature. Louis Trecartin, born in 1820, was a celebrated French painter known for his landscapes and coastal scenes depicting the rugged beauty of Brittany. Additionally, Marie Trecartin, born in 1856, was a renowned author and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Breton language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trecartin

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

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

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