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

Trela, 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 Trela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trela in America

Trela is the 39052nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trela surname appeared 564 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 Trela.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trela 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 Trela

The surname TRELA is of Slavic origin, believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Poland around the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Polish word "trela," which means "a trill" or "a warble," likely referring to a musical or bird-like sound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TRELA can be found in the Księga Henrykowska, an ancient Polish manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document contains records of land ownership and transactions, suggesting that the TRELA name was associated with landowners or nobility during this time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jan TRELA (born around 1420) was mentioned in the Metryka Koronna, an official register of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Jan TRELA was a prominent merchant and trader, known for his involvement in the salt trade between Poland and Ruthenia.

During the 16th century, the TRELA surname spread across various regions of Poland, with records showing individuals bearing this name in cities such as Kraków, Poznań, and Lublin. One notable figure from this era was Maciej TRELA (1525-1598), a respected scholar and writer who authored several works on Polish history and literature.

In the 17th century, the TRELA name appeared in the Księgi Metrykalne, a collection of parish records from various Polish dioceses. These records indicate that the TRELA family had established roots in several towns and villages, including Bochnia, a town known for its historic salt mines.

Another notable figure with the surname TRELA was Krystyna TRELA (1693-1768), a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for her religious artwork commissioned by churches and monasteries across Poland.

As the TRELA name continued to spread and evolve, it also took on various spelling variations, such as TRELA, TRELLA, and TRELO. These variations can be found in historical records from the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different parts of Poland.

Throughout history, the TRELA surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artists, and landowners. While not as widespread as some other Polish surnames, the TRELA name has left a lasting legacy in the annals of Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trela

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

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

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