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UK surname

Treanor

Of Irish origin, denoting someone who lived by an elderberry tree or thicket.

In the 1881 census there were 82 people recorded with the Treanor surname, ranking it #21,957 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 865, ranked #6,483, up from #21,957 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Govan Combination, Gateshead and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Babergh, Solihull and West Lancashire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Treanor is 874 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 954.9%.

1881 census count

82

Ranked #21,957

Modern count

865

2016, ranked #6,483

Peak year

2010

874 bearers

Map years

5

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Treanor had 82 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,957 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 865 in 2016, ranked #6,483.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 133 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Treanor surname distribution map

The map shows where the Treanor surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Treanor surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Treanor over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 105 #16,618
1861 historical 71 #24,765
1881 historical 82 #21,957
1891 historical 72 #27,804
1901 historical 133 #19,372
1911 historical 70 #25,853
1997 modern 769 #6,748
1998 modern 800 #6,748
1999 modern 792 #6,860
2000 modern 804 #6,741
2001 modern 776 #6,807
2002 modern 809 #6,712
2003 modern 823 #6,497
2004 modern 813 #6,581
2005 modern 796 #6,633
2006 modern 803 #6,606
2007 modern 821 #6,552
2008 modern 831 #6,547
2009 modern 848 #6,576
2010 modern 874 #6,549
2011 modern 859 #6,563
2012 modern 829 #6,656
2013 modern 864 #6,553
2014 modern 870 #6,536
2015 modern 868 #6,492
2016 modern 865 #6,483

Geography

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Where Treanors are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Govan Combination, Gateshead, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Babergh, Solihull, West Lancashire, Telford and Wrekin and Luton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Govan Combination Lanark
2 Gateshead Durham
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Babergh 010 Babergh
2 Solihull 016 Solihull
3 West Lancashire 014 West Lancashire
4 Telford and Wrekin 018 Telford and Wrekin
5 Luton 003 Luton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Treanor

These lists show first names that appear often with the Treanor surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Treanor

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Treanor, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Treanor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Treanor household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Treanor is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Treanor is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Treanor falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Treanor is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Treanor, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Treanor

The surname Treanor originates from Ireland, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "treanfhear," which means "strong man" or "powerful man." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone of imposing physical stature or strength.

The Treanor name is predominantly associated with County Armagh in Northern Ireland, particularly in the baronies of Orior and Fews. Historical records indicate that the name was well-established in these areas by the late 16th century, with some of the earliest known references appearing in the Fiants of the Reign of Elizabeth I.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the Treanor surname was Patrick Treanor, who was recorded as a landowner in the Barony of Fews in the mid-17th century. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Trynor" or "Trayner" in various documents.

In the 18th century, the Treanor family played a notable role in the history of County Armagh. James Treanor (1739-1824), a prominent Catholic merchant and landowner, was instrumental in establishing the town of Crossmaglen and its local industries. His descendants continued to influence the region's economic and social development for generations.

Another notable figure was Patrick Treanor (1790-1860), a Catholic priest and educator who founded several schools in County Armagh. He was widely respected for his commitment to education and his efforts to improve the lives of the local community.

The Treanor surname also has a connection to the United States, with many Irish immigrants bearing the name arriving in the 19th century. One such individual was Michael Treanor (1824-1898), who settled in New York and became a successful businessman and philanthropist, contributing to the establishment of several Catholic institutions in the city.

Throughout history, the Treanor name has been associated with various professions, including farming, business, education, and the clergy. While not as widely known as some other Irish surnames, the Treanor family has left a significant mark on the histories of County Armagh and the broader Irish diaspora.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Treanor families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Treanor surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 35 Treanors recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.69x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 35 3.69x
Lanarkshire 16 6.19x
Kent 8 2.93x
Cheshire 7 3.96x
Midlothian 7 6.53x
Angus 4 5.40x
Cumberland 3 4.36x
Durham 1 0.42x
Staffordshire 1 0.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Everton in Lancashire leads with 14 Treanors recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.28x.

Place Total Index
Everton 14 46.28x
Deal 8 343.35x
Birkenhead 7 49.72x
Gorbals 7 454.55x
Great Crosby 7 270.27x
South Leith 7 58.04x
Govan 6 9.38x
Ashton Under Lyne 5 24.11x
Bootle Cum Linacre 4 53.05x
Liff Benvie 4 35.56x
Cleator 3 104.53x
Manchester 3 7.03x
Cambusnethan 2 34.78x
Liverpool 2 3.47x
Glasgow 1 2.18x
Handsworth 1 15.04x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 1 9.70x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Treanor surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 5
Annie 2
Margaret 2
Ada 1
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Ann 1
Catherine 1
Charlott 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Jane 1
Lizzie 1
Louie 1
Mabel 1
Maria 1
Mi..ie 1
Narcalla 1
Rose 1
Sarah 1
Violet 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Treanor surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
James 6
Arthur 3
Peter 3
Francis 2
Owen 2
Thomas 2
Alexander 1
Berneard 1
Charles 1
Frank 1
John 1
Michael 1
Patrick 1
Thos.Patr. 1
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Treanor households.

FAQ

Treanor surname: questions and answers

How common was the Treanor surname in 1881?

In 1881, 82 people were recorded with the Treanor surname. That placed it at #21,957 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Treanor surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 865 in 2016. That gives Treanor a modern rank of #6,483.

What does the Treanor surname mean?

Of Irish origin, denoting someone who lived by an elderberry tree or thicket.

What does the Treanor map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Treanor bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.