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

Trevillion, 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 Trevillion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trevillion in America

Trevillion is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trevillion surname appeared 365 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 Trevillion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trevillion 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 Trevillion

The surname Trevillion has its origins in Brittany, a region in northwestern France. It likely dates back to the 11th or 12th century and is derived from the Breton word "tre," meaning homestead or settlement, and the name of a person or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Redon Abbey in Brittany. In this collection, there are references to individuals with the surname Trevillion from the 12th century.

During the Middle Ages, the Trevillion family was prominent in the region of Léon, a former principality in Brittany. Some historical records suggest that a member of the Trevillion family, named Yvon Trevillion, was a knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the leadership of Richard the Lionheart.

In the 14th century, the name Trevillion appeared in the Armorial Général de France, a comprehensive collection of coats of arms compiled under the orders of King Louis XIV. This suggests that the Trevillion family was a noble or landed gentry during this period.

One notable individual with the surname Trevillion was Jean Trevillion (c. 1490-1560), a Breton scholar and humanist who played a significant role in the Renaissance movement in France. He was a professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Paris and authored several works on classical literature.

Another prominent figure was Jeanne Trevillion (1524-1598), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works in Brittany. She established several hospitals and schools in the region and was renowned for her efforts in aiding the poor and sick.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Trevillion family migrated to England, where the name was anglicized to "Trevelyan." One of the most famous individuals with this variation of the surname was Sir Walter Trevelyan (1797-1879), a British diplomat and politician who served as Governor of Madras and President of the Royal Asiatic Society.

Throughout history, the surname Trevillion has maintained its strong ties to its Breton roots, with many families continuing to reside in the region and carrying on the traditions and heritage associated with this ancient name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trevillion

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

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

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