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

Treese, 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 Treese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Treese in America

Treese is the 28263rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Treese surname appeared 846 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 Treese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Treese 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 Treese

The surname Treese is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, derived from the Old German word "treise," meaning "path" or "trail." This name was likely given to those who lived near a prominent trail or path in the area.

The earliest known record of the name Treese can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Annaberg-Buchholz in Saxony, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family with the surname Treese residing in the area during that time.

In the 17th century, the name Treese appeared in various historical documents across Saxony and neighboring regions. Notable examples include the Kirchenbücher of Dresden, where a Johann Treese is recorded as a resident in 1623, and the Melderegister (registry of residents) of Leipzig, which lists a Hans Treese in 1687.

The name Treese has also been associated with several place names throughout Germany, such as Treese, a small village in the state of Hesse, and Treesefeld, a former village in Saxony-Anhalt. These place names may have influenced the spelling and spread of the surname in those areas.

Several notable individuals have carried the surname Treese throughout history, including:

1. Friedrich Treese (1784-1835), a German writer and poet from Saxony, known for his works on regional folklore and traditions.
2. Karl Treese (1875-1942), a German architect and urban planner, who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and Leipzig.
3. Johanna Treese (1847-1919), a German philanthropist and social reformer, who established several charitable organizations in Saxony.
4. Wilhelm Treese (1892-1976), a German soldier who served in World War I and later became a prominent businessman in the automotive industry.
5. Elise Treese (1906-1988), a German-American artist and sculptor, known for her works in bronze and stone, which are displayed in various museums and galleries across the United States.

While the name Treese may have evolved over time due to variations in spelling and regional dialects, it has maintained its distinct German roots and historical significance throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Treese

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

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

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