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

Trépanier, 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 Trépanier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trépanier in America

Trépanier is the 16385th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trépanier surname appeared 1,757 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Trépanier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trépanier 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 Trépanier

The surname Trepanier is of French origin, originating from the region of Normandy in northern France. It is derived from the Old French word "trepan," meaning a drill or borer, and likely referred to an occupation or trade involving woodworking or construction.

The earliest recorded instances of the Trepanier name can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in various medieval records and documents from the Normandy region. One notable reference is found in the Cartulary of the Abbey of Fécamp, dated around 1180, which mentions a "Willelmus Trepanarius" (William the Trepanarius or Trepanier).

In the 13th century, the name appears in several forms, including "Trepanator," "Trepanour," and "Trepagnour," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time period. A prominent figure bearing this name was Jean Trepagnour, a skilled carpenter who worked on the construction of the Cathedral of Rouen in the late 1200s.

As the Trepanier family spread across France and beyond, the name evolved further, with regional variations emerging. In the 14th century, records from the Champagne region mention a "Jehan le Trepannier," while in the 15th century, a "Pierre Trepanyer" is documented in the archives of the city of Lyon.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Trepanier name gained prominence in several areas of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Paris. Notably, Jacques Trepanier (1560-1628) was a renowned woodcarver and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and cathedrals in Paris.

As French settlers began to explore and colonize the Americas, the Trepanier name traveled across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Jean-Baptiste Trepanier (1635-1712), who settled in Quebec, Canada, in the late 17th century and became a prominent figure in the region's fur trade.

Other notable individuals bearing the Trepanier surname throughout history include:

1. Étienne Trepanier (1720-1795), a French-Canadian businessman and landowner in the Trois-Rivières region of Quebec.
2. Marie-Anne Trepanier (1771-1851), a French-Canadian educator and founder of one of the first schools for girls in Quebec City.
3. Louis-Édouard Trepanier (1825-1901), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
4. Léo-Paul Trepanier (1879-1967), a French-Canadian artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
5. Jacques Trepanier (1933-2015), a French-Canadian author and playwright who wrote numerous plays and novels exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.

The Trepanier surname has a rich history, dating back to medieval times in northern France, where it was likely associated with the woodworking and construction trades. Over the centuries, it has spread across France and beyond, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to various fields and left their mark on the cultural and historical fabric of their respective regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trépanier

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

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

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