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

Tredway, 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 Tredway surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tredway in America

Tredway is the 19671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tredway surname appeared 1,370 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 Tredway.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tredway 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 Tredway

The surname Tredway is of English origin, derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "tred" meaning a path or track, and "weg" meaning a way or road, suggesting it may have referred to someone who lived near a well-trodden path or road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1379 Poll Tax Returns of Oxfordshire, where a Thomas Tredwey is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time. Another early record comes from the 1524 Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, which lists a John Tredway.

The Tredway surname is also associated with various place names across England, such as Tredway in Somerset and Tredway Lane in Gloucestershire. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa, as people often adopted surnames based on the locations they were from.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the Tredway surname. One such person was John Tredway (c. 1608-1672), an English colonist who settled in Massachusetts Bay Colony and served as a deputy to the General Court. Another notable figure was William Tredway (1609-1668), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1640 and 1648.

In the 17th century, the Tredway surname appears in various parish records across England, including those of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. This suggests the name was well-established in these regions during this period. One notable example is Thomas Tredway (1620-1687), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Winsham in Somerset.

Moving into the 18th century, the Tredway surname continued to be present in various parts of England. For instance, the 1767 Militia Lists of Gloucestershire include a John Tredway. Additionally, the 1798 Land Tax Records of Oxfordshire mention a William Tredway.

While the Tredway surname may not be as common today as some other English surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries, with roots firmly planted in the medieval period and a strong association with various regions of England, particularly the southwest.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tredway

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

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

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