Explore the Family Name Tregaskis

The meaning of Tregaskis

Cornish: habitational name from Tregascoe in Cornwall, the name of which is from Cornish tre ‘farmstead’ + the Old Cornish personal name Cadgor.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tregaskis has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 101,157 and by 2010, it dropped to a rank of 110,825; this represents a decrease of 9.56%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 165 in 2000 to 159 in 2010, marking a reduction of 3.64%. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the surname per 100k has also fallen by 16.67%.

20002010Change
Rank#101,157#110,825-9.56%
Count165159-3.64%
Proportion per 100k0.060.05-16.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tregaskis

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tregaskis, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is overwhelmingly tied to White ethnicity. Between the years 2000 and 2010, there was a minimal decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping from 95.15% to 93.71%, indicating a change of -1.51%. During the same period, the surname saw an emergence in the Hispanic community, increasing from 0% to 4.40%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.

20002010Change
White95.15%93.71%-1.51%
Hispanic0%4.4%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%