2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Treyes
A surname derived from the Spanish word 'tres' meaning three or triple.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Treyes. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Treyes 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Treyes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Treyes, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.2%) and Two or More Races (10.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Treyes
The surname TREYES originated in the region of Normandy, France, and can be traced back to the early 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "treis," meaning "three," which may have referred to a specific location or landmark associated with the number three.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the TREYES name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing the TREYES surname may have accompanied the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
During the Middle Ages, the TREYES name was often associated with various spellings, such as Trays, Trayse, and Traise, reflecting the linguistic variations of the time. Some historical records indicate that the name may have been linked to specific place names, like Tréis or Tréyes, which could have contributed to its origin.
One notable figure bearing the TREYES surname was Sir Robert TREYES, a prominent English knight who lived during the 13th century. He was renowned for his military prowess and participated in several campaigns, including the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France (1248-1254).
In the 14th century, John TREYES (c. 1320 - 1390) was a respected scholar and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Winchester from 1367 until his death. His writings on theology and canon law were widely influential during his lifetime.
During the Renaissance, the TREYES name gained prominence in the arts and literature. William TREYES (1500 - 1570) was an English playwright and poet who contributed to the development of early modern English drama. His works, including "The Tragedy of Sir John Oldcastle," were widely performed in London's theatres.
In the 17th century, Marie TREYES (1623 - 1698) was a renowned French painter known for her exquisite still-life compositions. Her works were highly sought after by nobles and aristocrats, and she was recognized as one of the most accomplished female artists of her time.
Another notable figure was Sir Thomas TREYES (1675 - 1738), a British architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Exchange in London. His innovative designs and pioneering use of new construction techniques contributed significantly to the development of architecture in the 18th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Treyes
Among Census respondents with the surname Treyes, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.2%) and Two or More Races (10.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Treyes 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 Treyes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander50.5% · 52
- Hispanic or Latino28.2% · 29
- Two or more races10.7% · 11
- White7.8% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Treyes
Treyes appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+3 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +3 bearers (+3.0%) | Up 6,793 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 Treyes 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 | #160,975 | #154,182 | 4.2% |
| Count | 100 | 103 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Treyes bearers went from 100 to 103 (+3.0% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #154,182.
FAQ
Treyes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Treyes?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Treyes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Treyes?
Treyes ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Treyes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Treyes.
Has Treyes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Treyes went from 100 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 3 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Treyes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Treyes, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.2%) and Two or More Races (10.7%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Treyes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.5% (52 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Treyes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (50.5%), Hispanic (28.2%), Two or More Races (10.7%). 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 Treyes (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 Treyes mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish word 'tres' meaning three or triple. 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 Treyes (0.03 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 people have the surname Treyes?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.