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

Tretiak, 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 Tretiak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tretiak in America

Tretiak is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tretiak surname appeared 144 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 Tretiak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tretiak 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 Tretiak

The surname TRETIAK originated in Russia, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Russian word "tretiy," meaning "third," suggesting that it may have been originally used to distinguish the third son or child in a family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TRETIAK surname can be found in the Velvet Book, a historical document containing records of nobility and gentry from the Grand Duchy of Moscow, dating back to the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the TRETIAK surname was mentioned in various historical records, such as the census lists and property deeds in the Smolensk region of Russia. The name was also associated with several villages and hamlets in the area, indicating a strong regional presence.

One notable figure bearing the TRETIAK surname was Ivan Tretiak, a military commander who served under Tsar Alexis I in the mid-17th century. He played a significant role in the Russo-Polish War of 1654-1667 and was recognized for his bravery and strategic skills.

In the 18th century, the TRETIAK surname appeared in various town and village records across different regions of Russia, suggesting its spread beyond the initial Smolensk area. During this time, the name underwent minor spelling variations, such as "Tretyakov" and "Tretyak."

Another notable individual with the TRETIAK surname was Aleksandr Tretiak, a renowned Russian artist and painter who lived from 1776 to 1844. He was known for his intricate portraits and landscapes, which captured the essence of Russian culture and society during that era.

As the centuries progressed, the TRETIAK surname continued to be prominent in various fields, including literature, science, and politics. In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Vladislav Tretiak, a legendary Soviet ice hockey goaltender who played from 1969 to 1984. He was a three-time Olympic gold medalist and was widely regarded as one of the greatest goalies in the history of the sport.

While the TRETIAK surname has its roots firmly planted in Russian history, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the rich heritage and legacy of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tretiak

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

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

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