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

Treece, 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 Treece surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Treece in America

Treece is the 7977th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Treece surname appeared 4,144 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Treece.

We can also compare 2010 data for Treece 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 Treece

The surname Treece has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "treis," meaning "three," or from the Latin word "tres," also meaning "three." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a place with three specific landmarks or features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Treece can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a survey of landowners and properties conducted in 1273. The name appears as "Thomas de Treys," indicating that the spelling has evolved over time.

In the 14th century, the name Treece appeared in various records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where it was written as "Tres" or "Treys." This variation in spelling was common during that time period.

The Treece surname has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Tress in Shropshire and Trice in Somerset. These places likely took their names from people bearing the surname Treece or its earlier variants.

Notable individuals with the surname Treece throughout history include:

1. Sir John Treece (c. 1435-1502), an English lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench under Henry VII.
2. William Treece (1572-1638), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire in the early 17th century.
3. Robert Treece (1608-1683), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works in the 17th century.
4. Henry Treece (1911-1966), a British poet, novelist, and biographer who was known for his historical fiction and works on mythology.
5. Patricia Treece (1923-2008), an American author and illustrator of children's books, best known for her book "The Skullion."

The surname Treece has a rich history dating back centuries, with its origins rooted in Old French and Latin words related to the number three. Its presence in various historical records and its association with place names in England highlight its longstanding presence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Treece

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

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

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