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

Trevorrow, 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 Trevorrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trevorrow in America

Trevorrow is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trevorrow surname appeared 322 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 Trevorrow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trevorrow 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 Trevorrow

The surname TREVORROW originates from Cornwall, a county in the southwest of England. It is derived from the Cornish place name "Tre-vorow," which means "the town on the marsh." The name dates back to the 13th century and was initially recorded as "Treuoru" in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall in 1284.

TREVORROW is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a specific place called Trevorow or a similar variation. These place names were often derived from the Cornish language, reflecting the region's distinct Celtic heritage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TREVORROW name can be found in the Chancery Proceedings of 1587, where a John Trevorrow is mentioned. In the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the spelling included Trevorow, Trevorough, and Trevorrow.

Notable individuals with the TREVORROW surname throughout history include:

1. Samuel Trevorrow (1696-1767), a Cornish merchant and landowner who owned extensive properties in Gwennap and Redruth.
2. John Trevorrow (1755-1821), a Cornish mining engineer who played a significant role in developing innovative mining techniques in Cornwall.
3. Elizabeth Trevorrow (1812-1897), a Cornish author and poet, best known for her collection of poems titled "The Cornish Maid's Garland."
4. William Trevorrow (1843-1914), a Cornish Methodist minister who served in various parishes across Cornwall and Devon.
5. Alfred Trevorrow (1876-1955), a Cornish architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Penzance and Falmouth.

The TREVORROW surname has also been associated with various place names in Cornwall, such as Trevorrow Downs, Trevorrow Farm, and Trevorrow Moor, further reinforcing its locational origins.

While the TREVORROW name is predominantly found in Cornwall, it has also spread to other parts of England and beyond, as people migrated and established new roots. The name continues to be a proud representation of Cornish heritage and the rich history of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trevorrow

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

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

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