Explore the Family Name Trego
The meaning of Trego
1. Cornish (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name from Treago in Crantock (Cornwall). The placename derives from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate, farmstead’ + uncertain final element. 2. Altered form of French Tricot or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. It was reportedly brought to North America from England. Today it is found mainly in PA and OH. Compare Trago. History: This surname (see 2 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Trego in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trego has seen an increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Trego ranked at 15,217 with a count of 1,775 occurrences and a proportion of 0.66 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had ascended to a rank of 13,944, reflecting an 8.37% increment in its standing. The count had likewise risen to 2,165, marking a significant change of nearly 22%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 also saw an uplift of 10.61%, reaching 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,217 | #13,944 | 8.37% |
| Count | 1,775 | 2,165 | 21.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.73 | 10.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trego
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Trego surname. As of 2000, the majority of individuals bearing this name were identified as white, accounting for approximately 88% of all instances. By 2010, though still the majority, the proportion of white individuals decreased to about 79%, a noticeable decline of more than 10%. Interestingly, the Hispanic ethnicity showed a significant growth of nearly 72%, increasing from about 11% in 2000 to almost 19% in 2010. There were also small increases in those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as black. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories emerged for the first time in 2010, with proportions of 0.42% and 0.32% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.94% | 78.98% | -10.19% |
| Hispanic | 10.99% | 18.89% | 71.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.28% | 0.79% | 182.14% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0.6% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |