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

Trelles, 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 Trelles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trelles in America

Trelles is the 38902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trelles surname appeared 567 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 Trelles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trelles 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 Trelles

The surname Trelles originates from Spain and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Tres" meaning three, possibly referring to a place name or location with three distinct features, such as hills, rivers, or landmarks.

The name first appeared in historical records during the 12th century in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Asturias and Cantabria. It is thought that the Trelles family may have held land or property in these areas, contributing to the establishment of the surname.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Trelles can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Kingdom of Asturias, dated around 1150. This record mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo Trelles, who was granted lands by the King of Asturias for his military service.

In the 14th century, the Trelles surname gained prominence in the region of Galicia, where several members of the family were noted for their involvement in military campaigns and local governance. One notable figure was Pedro Trelles de Cazalla (1320-1385), a knight who fought in the Battle of Nájera during the Castilian Civil War.

Another prominent individual with the Trelles surname was Diego Trelles Villademoros (1543-1612), a Spanish historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and genealogy of noble families in Spain. His work, "Asturian Nobility," published in 1592, provides valuable insights into the origins and lineages of various Asturian surnames, including Trelles.

In the 17th century, the Trelles family expanded its influence to the Americas, with several members participating in the Spanish colonization of the New World. One notable figure was Juan Trelles y Villavicencio (1618-1679), a Spanish military officer and colonist who served as the Governor of Panama from 1674 to 1679.

Throughout the centuries, the Trelles surname has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling, such as Trellés, Trellez, and Trilles. Some examples of place names linked to the surname include Trelles in Asturias, Trelles in Cantabria, and Trelles de Cameros in La Rioja.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trelles

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

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

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