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

Trezvant, 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 Trezvant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trezvant in America

Trezvant is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trezvant surname appeared 136 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 Trezvant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trezvant 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 Trezvant

The surname Trezvant originated in France during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "treve," meaning "truce" or "respite," and "avant," meaning "before." This suggests the name may have been given to someone who acted as a mediator or negotiator during times of conflict.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Armorial Général, a registry of French nobility compiled in the late 17th century. The Trezvant family was listed as residing in the region of Brittany, where the name was most concentrated.

In the 15th century, records show a Jean Trezvant who served as a magistrate in the city of Rennes, the capital of Brittany. His tenure coincided with a period of civil unrest, and it's possible his role as a negotiator or peacekeeper contributed to the family's surname.

Another notable figure was Marguerite Trezvant, a 16th-century noblewoman from the town of Quimper in Brittany. She was known for her philanthropic efforts, establishing a charitable foundation to support the region's poor and orphaned children.

In the late 18th century, a French immigrant named Louis Trezvant settled in Louisiana, where he became a prominent landowner and plantation operator. His descendants played a significant role in the state's history, with some serving in political and military capacities during the Civil War era.

One of Louis Trezvant's descendants, Edmond Trezvant (1822-1901), was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in New Orleans, including the St. Louis Cathedral and the Pontalba Buildings in Jackson Square.

While the Trezvant name has French origins, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, including England and Germany. However, these instances are believed to be relatively rare and likely stem from French immigrants or descendants of the original French lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trezvant

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

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

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