Explore the Family Name Tremont
The meaning of Tremont
Americanized form of Italian Tremonte or of its pluralized form Tremonti.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tremont in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tremont experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 48567 to 54752, marking a 12.73% reduction in its standing among other surnames. The count of individuals bearing the Tremont name also fell by 7.84%, from 408 in 2000 to 376 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #54,752 | -12.73% |
| Count | 408 | 376 | -7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tremont
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Tremont surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as White fell slightly, from 94.85% to 93.88%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Black saw a significant increase of 80.95%, rising from 1.47% to 2.66%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic rose modestly from 2.21% to 2.39%. Notably, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped entirely, from 1.23% to 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 93.88% | -1.02% |
| Black | 1.47% | 2.66% | 80.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.39% | 8.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |