Explore the Family Name Trevena
The meaning of Trevena
Cornish: habitational name from one or more places in Cornwall named Trevena (Breage, Tintagel), Trevenna (Saint Mawgan in Pydar, Saint Neot, Tywardreath), or Trevenner (Saint Hilary). The placenames derive from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate, farmstead’ + war ‘upon’ + meneth ‘hill’.
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How common is the last name Trevena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trevena has experienced a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 59,769 in 2000 to 60,196 in 2010, indicating a change of -0.71%. However, in terms of actual count, there was an increase of 6.01%, with the number of people bearing the surname going up from 316 in 2000 to 335 in 2010. Interestingly, despite the increased count, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #60,196 | -0.71% |
| Count | 316 | 335 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trevena
In regards to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Trevena surname identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.16% from 92.09% in 2000 to 92.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase of 1.70%, going from 4.11% in 2000 to 4.18% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, showing a change of 13.29% from 1.58% to 1.79%. No individuals bearing the Trevena surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 92.24% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 4.18% | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.79% | 13.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |