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

Trenary, 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 Trenary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trenary in America

Trenary is the 23315th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trenary surname appeared 1,092 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 Trenary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trenary 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 Trenary

The surname Trenary has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "tren" and "hyr," which together mean "treen dwelling" or "wooden house." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a wooden house or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where a person named Willelmus de Trenehyr is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolving nature of surnames during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Trenyr and Trenair, in records from counties like Lincolnshire and Suffolk. These early occurrences suggest that the name was initially concentrated in the eastern regions of England.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273 contain a reference to a John de Trenehyr, indicating the continued presence of the name in Yorkshire. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327 mention a Walter Trenere, demonstrating the spread of the surname to other parts of the country.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Trenary was Robert Trenary (1608-1670), a prominent English Puritan minister who served as the vicar of Cromhall in Gloucestershire during the 17th century. He was known for his strong religious convictions and his support for the parliamentary cause during the English Civil War.

Another individual of note was John Trenary (1737-1806), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He participated in several notable battles and was commended for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, the name Trenary appeared in various parts of the world as a result of British emigration. One example is Thomas Trenary (1818-1892), an Irish-born American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and was involved in the settlement of the Wisconsin Territory.

Another noteworthy figure was William Trenary (1816-1901), a Scottish-born Australian businessman and pastoralist who played a significant role in the development of the wool industry in Victoria and New South Wales.

The surname Trenary has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For instance, the village of Treneyr in Cornwall, England, is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trenary

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

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

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