Explore the Family Name Trede

The meaning of Trede

North German: from Low German trede ‘step, stair, path’, hence probably a topographic name for someone who lived by a thoroughfare, steps, or on terraced ground. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Hans, Kurt, Nikolaus, Otto.

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How common is the last name Trede in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trede has experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,825, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 101,247, representing a decrease of 13.98%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 194 in 2000 to 178 in 2010, showing an 8.25% decline during this period. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Trede per 100,000 population decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#88,825#101,247-13.98%
Count194178-8.25%
Proportion per 100k0.070.06-14.29%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trede

Ethnic identity tied to the surname Trede is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.42% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 98.88% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White97.42%98.88%1.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%