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

Treiber, 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 Treiber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Treiber in America

Treiber is the 19976th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Treiber surname appeared 1,342 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 Treiber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Treiber 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 Treiber

The surname Treiber is of German origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the German word "treiben," which means "to drive" or "to propel." The name Treiber likely referred to someone who worked as a drover, herding cattle or sheep from one place to another.

In the 13th century, the name Treiber appeared in various records across German-speaking regions, such as Bavaria and Austria. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in a document from the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Heinrich Treiber was mentioned as a resident in the year 1289.

The Treiber name can also be traced back to place names in Germany, such as Treibach, a town in the state of Saxony. It is possible that the surname originated from this location, with the name referring to someone who hailed from Treibach.

During the Middle Ages, the Treiber family played a significant role in the development of the German cattle trade. Records show that in the 15th century, a prominent member of the family, Johannes Treiber (1423-1489), established a successful cattle-driving business, transporting livestock across various regions of the Holy Roman Empire.

Another notable figure with the Treiber surname was Konrad Treiber (1576-1642), a German theologian and philosopher who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, the Treiber name gained recognition through the achievements of Johann Treiber (1712-1782), a celebrated architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the Baroque architectural style in Central Europe.

Throughout the 19th century, the Treiber family continued to make their mark in various fields. One example is Karl Treiber (1832-1901), a renowned German painter who specialized in portraiture and landscapes, and whose works are displayed in several prestigious art galleries across Europe.

As the Treiber surname spread beyond Germany, it also became established in other parts of the world. For instance, in the early 20th century, a branch of the Treiber family emigrated to the United States, where they played a role in the development of the American cattle industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Treiber

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

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

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