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

Tretter, 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 Tretter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tretter in America

Tretter is the 23899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tretter surname appeared 1,056 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 Tretter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tretter 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 Tretter

The surname Tretter has its origins in Germany, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the German word "treten," which means "to tread" or "to step." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who had occupations involving treading, such as wine pressers or tanners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tretter can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, including Treter and Trettere, reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

In the 15th century, the name Tretter was documented in the town records of Nuremberg, a prominent city in the Holy Roman Empire. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was gaining prominence across German-speaking regions.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Tretter throughout history is Johann Tretter, a German composer and organist who lived from 1555 to 1616. His compositions for the organ and sacred choral works were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure is Georg Tretter, a 17th-century German theologian and author, who published several influential works on religious philosophy and theology during his lifetime (1601-1675).

In the 18th century, the name Tretter appeared in the records of the town of Trier, located in the western part of Germany. One notable bearer of the name from this region was Johann Philipp Tretter, a renowned clockmaker who lived from 1720 to 1790 and was renowned for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Carl Tretter, a German painter and engraver born in 1819. He was known for his landscapes and genre scenes, which captured the beauty of the German countryside and the daily life of its people. Tretter's works were widely exhibited and celebrated during his lifetime, which spanned until 1892.

As the name Tretter spread across German-speaking regions, it also found its way into other European countries, particularly those with strong cultural and historical ties to Germany. However, the earliest known instances of the name remain rooted in the German territories, reflecting its deep linguistic and cultural origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tretter

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

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

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