2000
#54,643
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 353
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Trevisan
An Italian surname derived from the city of Treviso.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 489 Americans carry the last name Trevisan. That puts it at #52,580 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 700,929 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Trevisan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
489
1 in 700,929
Census rank
#52,580
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
426
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 426 bearers of the surname Trevisan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 52580th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Trevisan, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Trevisan
The surname Trevisan originated in the Veneto region of northern Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Venetian dialect word "Trevisan," which means "from Treviso." Treviso is a city in the province of Veneto, and the name likely referred to someone who hailed from this area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trevisan can be found in a Venetian document from the 13th century, where a certain "Petrus Trevisan" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.
In the 14th century, the name appears in several Italian manuscripts and records. For example, a man named Giovanni Trevisan is listed as a merchant in a Venetian trade register from 1349.
During the Renaissance, several notable individuals bore the Trevisan surname. One of the most famous was Pietro Trevisan (1476-1528), a Venetian humanist, philosopher, and author who wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and metaphysics.
Another well-known figure was Girolamo Trevisan (1452-1544), an Italian alchemist and physician who gained renown for his work on the transmutation of metals and the pursuit of the philosopher's stone.
In the 17th century, the Trevisan surname can be found in various Italian records, including the birth of a certain Domenico Trevisan in Venice in 1621.
During the 18th century, the name appears in connection with several Italian artists and writers. One such individual was Giambattista Trevisan (1718-1778), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and frescoes.
Another notable figure from this period was Francesco Trevisan (1741-1811), an Italian playwright and librettist who collaborated with renowned composers such as Antonio Salieri.
In the 19th century, the Trevisan surname gained further prominence with individuals like Vittore Trevisan (1818-1897), an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Finance for the Kingdom of Italy.
Overall, the surname Trevisan has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in the Veneto region of Italy. Its origins are closely linked to the city of Treviso, and the name has been borne by notable figures in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trevisan
Among Census respondents with the surname Trevisan, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Trevisan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Trevisan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 384
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 7
- Two or more races1.4% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Trevisan
Trevisan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#50,467
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 414
+61 bearers (+17.3%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 4,176 places
2020
#52,580
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 426
+12 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 2,113 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #54,643 | 353 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #50,467 | 414 | 0.14 | +61 bearers (+17.3%) | Up 4,176 places |
| 2020 | #52,580 | 426 | 0.14 | +12 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 2,113 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Trevisan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,467 | #52,580 | -4.2% |
| Count | 414 | 426 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.14 | 1.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Trevisan bearers went from 414 to 426 (+2.9% change). The surname moved down 2,113 positions in the national ranking, going from #50,467 to #52,580.
FAQ
Trevisan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Trevisan?
Name Census estimates that about 489 living Americans carry the surname Trevisan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 700,929 residents.
How common is Trevisan?
Trevisan ranks #52,580 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 426 people with the surname Trevisan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (489), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Trevisan.
Has Trevisan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Trevisan went from 414 recorded bearers to 426. That is an increase of 12 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #50,467 to #52,580.
What does the Census say about the background of Trevisan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Trevisan, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Trevisan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (384 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Trevisan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Trevisan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Trevisan mean?
An Italian surname derived from the city of Treviso. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Trevisan (0.14 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Trevisan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.