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

Trevis, 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 Trevis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trevis in America

Trevis is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trevis surname appeared 188 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 Trevis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trevis 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 Trevis

The surname TREVIS has its origins in the French region of Languedoc, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "trevis," which means "passage" or "crossing." This could suggest that the name was initially associated with someone who lived near a passage, bridge, or crossing point.

One of the earliest known references to the name TREVIS can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Lézat, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus de Trevis," indicating that the name was already in use during that time period in the region.

In the 14th century, there are records of a noble family bearing the name TREVIS in the village of Trèves, located in the Gard department of southern France. This could be a potential source of the surname, as it was common for families to adopt the name of their place of origin or residence.

The spelling of the name has evolved over the centuries, with variations such as "Trevis," "Trevys," and "Treviz" appearing in historical documents. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the local dialects and languages of the regions where the name was present.

One notable individual with the surname TREVIS was Jean de Trevis (1380-1445), a French theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris. He was known for his writings on logic and his contributions to the field of scholastic philosophy.

Another notable figure was Pierre de Trevis (1535-1598), a French mathematician and astronomer who worked on calculating the positions of celestial bodies. He was also involved in the construction of astronomical instruments and published several works on mathematics and astronomy.

In England, the name TREVIS can be traced back to the 16th century, likely introduced by French immigrants or through trade and cultural exchanges with France. One example is John Trevis (1540-1612), an English clergyman and author who wrote on theological subjects.

During the 17th century, the name TREVIS appeared in various parts of Europe, including Germany and Italy. One individual of note was Francesco Trevis (1645-1714), an Italian painter and architect from Venice, known for his contributions to the Baroque style of art and architecture.

In the 18th century, the name TREVIS gained some prominence in the Americas, particularly in French-speaking regions such as Louisiana and Quebec. Pierre-Jacques Trevis (1720-1783) was a French-Canadian merchant and landowner who played a role in the early development of the fur trade in Canada.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname TREVIS throughout history, showcasing its roots in France and its subsequent spread across various regions and cultures over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trevis

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

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

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