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

Trembley, 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 Trembley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trembley in America

Trembley is the 22637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trembley surname appeared 1,134 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 Trembley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trembley 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 Trembley

The surname Trembley is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "tremble," meaning "aspen tree" or "trembling." This name likely originated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, France, during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the Trembley surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various French manuscripts and records. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Trembley family settled in the Champagne region of France, where they established themselves as respected landowners and vintners. Jacques Trembley, born in 1210, was a prominent figure in this lineage, known for his exceptional winemaking skills and contributions to the local community.

As the surname spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Tremblay, Tremblie, and Tremblaye, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic adaptations of different areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Trembley name in England dates back to the 14th century, when a family bearing this surname settled in the county of Essex. John Trembley, born in 1348, was a respected merchant and trader in the city of Colchester.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Pierre Trembley, born in 1510 in Lyon, France, gained recognition for his work as a naturalist and pioneering contributions to the study of hydras, a type of freshwater invertebrate. His groundbreaking research on regeneration in these organisms laid the foundation for further advancements in the field of biology.

Another prominent individual with the Trembley surname was Françoise Trembley, born in 1642 in Dijon, France. She was a renowned playwright and poet, known for her masterful use of language and compelling narratives that explored themes of love, loss, and societal issues of her time.

During the 18th century, a Swiss family bearing the name Trembley made their mark in the field of watchmaking. Abraham Trembley, born in 1724 in Geneva, was a celebrated horologist whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by European nobility and royalty.

In the 19th century, the Trembley name gained prominence in the United States, with several notable individuals contributing to various fields. One such figure was William Trembley, born in 1835 in New York, who served as a prominent lawyer and jurist, playing a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of the state.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trembley

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

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

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