Explore the Family Name Trest
The meaning of Trest
Swedish: soldier’s name of unexplained etymology. It originates from the province of Dalarna.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trest demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Trest ranked 51,352, however, by 2010, it dropped slightly to 52,619. The total count of individuals with this last name increased modestly from 381 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, marking a 3.41% increase. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the surname's relative occurrence decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #52,619 | -2.47% |
| Count | 381 | 394 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trest
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trest, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most bearers are white. In 2000, 97.64% identified as white and while this figure decreased somewhat to 93.91% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders or those of two or more races during these years. The presence of the surname within the Hispanic community was first noted in 2010, accounting for 3.05%, and similarly, 1.27% identified as Black. There was no recorded change amongst American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 93.91% | -3.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |