Explore the Family Name Treweek
The meaning of Treweek
Cornish: habitational name from Treweege in Stithians (Cornwall). The placename derives from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate, farmstead’ + gwyk ‘village’ or ‘forest’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Treweek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Treweek has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 129,619 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 134,712. This represents a change of -3.93. However, the actual count of people with the Treweek surname increased from 121 in 2000 to 125 in 2010, a change of 3.31. The proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,619 | #134,712 | -3.93% |
| Count | 121 | 125 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Treweek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Treweek surname is predominantly White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 99.17% of those with the Treweek surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 95.20% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Treweek surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 95.2% | -4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |