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

Treto, 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 Treto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Treto in America

Treto is the 21413th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Treto surname appeared 1,221 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 Treto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Treto 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 Treto

The surname TRETO has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "tritus," meaning "worn" or "trodden," suggesting a connection to a location or occupation related to well-traveled paths or roads.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TRETO can be found in historical documents from the city of Verona, where it is mentioned in reference to a family residing in the area during the 13th century. The name is also known to have been present in other regions of northern Italy, such as Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, during this period.

In the 14th century, the name TRETO appeared in several historical records, including the "Codice Diplomatico Veronese," a collection of documents related to the city of Verona. This suggests that the name had gained a degree of prominence and recognition within the region.

The earliest known individual bearing the surname TRETO was Giovanni Treto, born in Verona around 1250. He was a respected merchant and landowner, whose family played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the time.

Another notable figure was Matteo Treto, born in Mantua in 1375, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher. His works on logic and metaphysics were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the name TRETO was associated with the Venetian nobility, with several members of the family holding influential positions within the Venetian Republic. One such individual was Marco Treto, born in 1512, who served as a diplomat and ambassador for Venice in various European courts.

During the 17th century, the name TRETO gained further recognition with the emergence of Francesco Treto, a celebrated artist and painter from Verona. His works, which included religious paintings and frescoes, adorned many churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure from this era was Giulio Treto, born in 1635 in Milan, who was a respected jurist and legal scholar. His writings on civil and canon law were widely studied and cited by legal professionals across Europe.

As the TRETO name spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Tretti, Tretto, and Treti, reflecting regional linguistic differences and influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Treto

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

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

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