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

Trezza, 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 Trezza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trezza in America

Trezza is the 26451st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trezza surname appeared 923 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 Trezza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trezza 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 Trezza

The surname TREZZA has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 11th or 12th century during the Norman conquest of the island. The name is derived from the Sicilian word "trizza," which means "braid" or "plait," likely referring to a distinctive hairstyle or occupation related to braiding or weaving.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TREZZA can be found in a medieval manuscript from the town of Palermo, dated around 1250. This document mentions a certain "Guglielmo Trezza," who was a local landowner and merchant. The name also appears in several other historical records from the same period, suggesting that the TREZZA family had established a presence in various parts of Sicily by that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent family by the name of TREZZA residing in the town of Alcamo, near Trapani. One notable member of this family was Giovanni Trezza, a renowned poet and scholar who lived between 1350 and 1420. His works, which included lyrical poems and treatises on various subjects, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural and literary landscape of medieval Sicily.

Another significant figure associated with the surname TREZZA was Antonino Trezza, a 16th-century architect and engineer from Messina. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in the city, including the famous Fountain of Orion. Antonino Trezza's contributions to the architectural heritage of Messina earned him recognition as one of the most skilled and influential architects of his time.

In the 18th century, the TREZZA name gained further prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Trezza (1725-1807), a renowned painter from Palermo. Vincenzo Trezza was known for his religious and historical paintings, many of which adorned churches and palaces throughout Sicily. His works were highly sought after and admired for their technical mastery and attention to detail.

During the 19th century, another notable individual bearing the surname TREZZA was Francesco Trezza (1820-1892), a politician and lawyer from Catania. Francesco Trezza played an active role in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various Italian states into a single nation. He served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for social and political reforms.

While the TREZZA surname is most commonly associated with Sicily, it has also been documented in other parts of Italy, particularly in regions with historical ties to the island, such as Calabria and Naples. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the world through emigration, although its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical traditions of Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trezza

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

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

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