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

Trester, 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 Trester surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trester in America

Trester is the 32562nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trester surname appeared 706 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 Trester.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trester 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 Trester

The surname Trester is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Trester," which refers to the residue or pomace left over from pressing grapes or other fruits for wine or juice production. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked in vineyards or wine production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trester can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Bingen am Rhein, located in the Rheingau region of Germany, which was known for its wine production. These records from the mid-1500s mention a certain Johannes Trester, who may have been involved in the local wine industry.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various German cadastral records (land registers) and census documents, indicating that the Trester family had established themselves in different regions of Germany. For example, the Ortssippenbuch (local family book) of the village of Großen-Linden in Hesse mentions a Hans Trester who lived there in the 1630s.

As the Trester family spread across Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tresster, Trestter, and Tröster. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices.

One notable individual with the surname Trester was Johann Trester (1601-1674), a German theologian and author from Nuremberg. He wrote several theological works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

Another historically significant figure was Karl Trester (1843-1917), a German-American architect and civil engineer who designed numerous buildings and structures in the United States, including the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison.

In the 19th century, the Trester name began to appear in records outside of Germany, as some members of the family immigrated to other countries. For instance, Johann Georg Trester (1805-1888) was a German immigrant to the United States who settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer.

Other notable individuals with the surname Trester include Hans-Peter Trester (1938-2022), a German actor and voice actor known for his work in films and television shows, and Christoph Trester (born 1957), a German classical guitarist and composer.

While the Trester surname has its roots in Germany and was initially associated with wine production, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with family members pursuing diverse professions and leaving their mark on various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trester

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

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

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