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

Trees, 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 Trees surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trees in America

Trees is the 25037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trees surname appeared 992 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 Trees.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trees 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 Trees

The surname Trees is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a location near a cluster of trees or a wooded area.

One possible origin of the name Trees is from the Old English word "treow," meaning tree. This word was used to describe not only individual trees but also wooded areas or groves. Over time, it may have evolved into the surname Trees to identify individuals who lived near or were associated with such a place.

Another theory suggests that the surname Trees could be a variant spelling of the place name "Treyres" or "Trayres," which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. This was a survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror, and it provides some of the earliest written records of surnames in England.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname Trees dates back to the 13th century. One notable example is Roger de Trees, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1285. These rolls were legal records that documented court proceedings and property transactions.

In the 14th century, the name Trees appeared in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1332, where a John Trees was listed. These rolls were tax records that documented individuals who were required to pay a subsidy or tax to the Crown.

Over the centuries, the surname Trees has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Thomas Trees, a merchant and philanthropist from London who lived in the 16th century (c. 1535 – 1610). He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and contributed to the establishment of several charitable institutions in the city.

Another prominent figure with the surname Trees was Sir James Trees (1625 – 1693), an English politician and member of Parliament. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1677 and was knighted by King Charles II for his services to the city.

In the 18th century, John Trees (1701 – 1770) was a renowned architect and surveyor who worked on various projects in London, including the reconstruction of several churches after the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Moving into the 19th century, Henry Trees (1819 – 1892) was a British landscape painter known for his depictions of rural scenes and pastoral landscapes. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious galleries in London.

Another notable figure was Sir William Trees (1858 – 1932), a British diplomat and civil servant who served as the Governor of the Straits Settlements (now part of Malaysia) from 1904 to 1910. He was knighted in 1907 for his contributions to the British Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trees

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

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

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