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

Trevorah, 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 Trevorah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trevorah in America

Trevorah is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trevorah surname appeared 114 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 Trevorah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trevorah 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 Trevorah

The surname Trevorah has its origins in Cornwall, England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Cornish place name "Tre-voran," which translates to "town on the great hill." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname hailed from a settlement situated atop a prominent hill or elevated location within the Cornish countryside.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Trevorah surname can be found in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall from the year 1284, where a certain William de Trevorah is listed as a landholder in the parish of St. Ervan. This provides evidence that the Trevorah family had established a presence in the region during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Trevorah surname appeared in various parish records throughout Cornwall, with spelling variations such as Trevoragh, Trevoraw, and Trevorra. This reflects the fluidity of surname spellings during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet widely adopted.

Notably, the Trevorah family produced several prominent figures throughout history. One such individual was Sir John Trevorah (1592-1668), a renowned military commander who served in the English Civil War and later became a Member of Parliament for the Borough of Tregony in Cornwall.

Another notable bearer of the Trevorah surname was Elizabeth Trevorah (1675-1756), a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime. Her collection of poems, "Verses from the Cornish Countryside," remains a treasured literary work that captures the essence of rural life in Cornwall during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Trevorah family expanded their influence beyond Cornwall, with members settling in other parts of England and even venturing to the American colonies. One such individual was William Trevorah (1721-1789), a merchant and landowner who established a successful trading business in Boston, Massachusetts.

Moving into the 19th century, the Trevorah surname gained further recognition with the achievements of Dr. Henry Trevorah (1832-1912), a pioneering physician who made significant contributions to the field of pediatric medicine. His groundbreaking research on childhood diseases and his advocacy for improved healthcare for children earned him widespread acclaim.

Throughout its long history, the Trevorah surname has been associated with various place names and localities within Cornwall, such as Trevorah Farm, Trevorah Manor, and the hamlet of Trevorah. These place names serve as enduring reminders of the family's deep-rooted connections to the Cornish landscape and their enduring legacy in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trevorah

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

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

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