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UK surname

Trett

A surname indicating one who dwelt by a footpath or trail.

In the 1881 census there were 189 people recorded with the Trett surname, ranking it #13,322 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 296, ranked #14,882, down from #13,322 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Blofield, London parishes and Filby. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Great Yarmouth, South Norfolk and King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trett is 339 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 56.6%.

1881 census count

189

Ranked #13,322

Modern count

296

2016, ranked #14,882

Peak year

1999

339 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trett had 189 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #13,322 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 296 in 2016, ranked #14,882.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 290 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Trett surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trett surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trett 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 100 #17,164
1861 historical 117 #18,635
1881 historical 189 #13,322
1891 historical 225 #13,714
1901 historical 268 #12,553
1911 historical 290 #11,716
1997 modern 323 #12,888
1998 modern 338 #12,829
1999 modern 339 #12,892
2000 modern 334 #12,980
2001 modern 314 #13,318
2002 modern 325 #13,275
2003 modern 322 #13,192
2004 modern 325 #13,161
2005 modern 315 #13,375
2006 modern 300 #13,911
2007 modern 298 #14,103
2008 modern 291 #14,430
2009 modern 298 #14,480
2010 modern 304 #14,591
2011 modern 286 #15,091
2012 modern 281 #15,198
2013 modern 296 #14,876
2014 modern 291 #15,168
2015 modern 292 #15,046
2016 modern 296 #14,882

Geography

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Where Tretts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Blofield, London parishes, Filby, Surlingham and St Mary Islington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Great Yarmouth, South Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk and Portsmouth. 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 Blofield Norfolk
2 London parishes London 3
3 Filby Norfolk
4 Surlingham Norfolk
5 St Mary Islington London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Great Yarmouth 009 Great Yarmouth
2 South Norfolk 001 South Norfolk
3 Great Yarmouth 006 Great Yarmouth
4 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 002 King's Lynn and West Norfolk
5 Portsmouth 024 Portsmouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trett

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trett

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Trett, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Trett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Trett household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Trett is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Trett is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Trett falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trett is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Trett

The surname "TRETT" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "trēd," which means "to tread" or "to step." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a well-trodden path or someone who had a distinctive way of walking.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "TRETT" can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which list a certain William de Tret. This indicates that the name may have originally been spelled as "Tret" before evolving into its current form.

In the 15th century, the name "TRETT" appears in the Inquisitions Post Mortem of Essex, where a John Trett is mentioned as holding land in the village of Waltham Holy Cross. This provides evidence of the name's presence in the area and its association with land ownership during that time period.

The 16th century saw the birth of Edward Trett (1516-1590), a renowned English clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Ely from 1578 until his death. His accomplishments and position within the Church of England likely contributed to the name's recognition and prestige.

The 17th century brought forth William Trett (1675-1738), a notable English architect who is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas. His architectural legacy has left a lasting impact on the city's landscape.

In the 18th century, the name "TRETT" gained further prominence with the birth of John Trett (1738-1818), a respected English lawyer and judge who served as a Justice of the Court of King's Bench. His legal expertise and contributions to the judicial system have solidified the name's association with the field of law.

Throughout history, the surname "TRETT" has been found in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Essex, and London. While its origins are rooted in the Old English language, the name has endured and evolved over the centuries, reflecting the rich tapestry of English history and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trett families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trett 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. Norfolk leads with 133 Tretts recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.92x.

County Total Index
Norfolk 133 46.92x
Middlesex 24 1.30x
Yorkshire 9 0.49x
Cambridgeshire 7 5.99x
Durham 5 0.91x
Lancashire 5 0.23x
Suffolk 4 1.78x
Hertfordshire 1 0.79x
Kent 1 0.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Yarmouth in Norfolk leads with 24 Tretts recorded in 1881 and an index of 102.21x.

Place Total Index
Great Yarmouth 24 102.21x
Blofield 23 3194.44x
Islington London 14 7.83x
Surlingham 13 4193.55x
Witton In Blofield 12 15000.00x
Heigham 10 65.70x
Bowling 9 49.72x
Filby 9 2432.43x
Norwich St Stephen 8 307.69x
Burgh St Margaret 7 2000.00x
Burlingham St Andrew 7 6363.64x
Ely Holy Trinity St Mary 5 98.23x
Little Bolton 5 17.77x
Bethnal Green London 4 4.99x
Brandon 4 263.16x
Edmonton 3 20.20x
Gorleston 3 52.54x
Hylton 3 309.28x
Arminghall 2 2500.00x
Brandon Byshottles 2 29.11x
Cantley 2 1176.47x
Littleport 2 89.69x
Mile End Old Town 2 6.87x
Norwich St Julian 2 168.07x
South Walsham St Mary 2 869.57x
Thorpe Next Norwich 2 66.67x
Claxton 1 769.23x
East Barnet 1 39.68x
Hales 1 588.24x
Lowestoft 1 9.43x
Norwich St George Colegate 1 97.09x
Saham Toney 1 131.58x
St Luke London 1 3.38x
Thetford St Peter 1 133.33x
Walmer 1 36.63x
Winterton 1 200.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 10
Sarah 8
Harriet 5
Ann 4
Elizabeth 4
Hannah 4
Edith 3
Eliza 3
Ellen 3
Harriett 3
Rose 3
Sophia 3
Ada 2
Alice 2
Catherine 2
Leah 2
Martha 2
Susan 2
Agness 1
Annie 1
Beatrice 1
Cath. 1
Charlotte 1
Eleanor 1
Elizb.J. 1
Emma 1
Ethel 1
Florence 1
George 1
Hariot 1
Helen 1
Honor 1
Jane 1
Jessie 1
Maria 1
Marie 1
Marion 1
Nathellie 1
Pheabe 1
Rebecca 1
Rosener 1
Selina 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 15
John 10
James 7
Charles 5
Robert 5
Thomas 5
Edward 4
Arthur 3
Benjamin 3
Ernest 3
George 3
Harry 3
Henry 3
Herbert 3
Albert 2
Alfred 2
Frederick 2
Jonathan 2
Matthew 2
Richard 2
Wm.H. 2
Alexander 1
Bernard 1
Edwin 1
Fdk.Wn. 1
Geo. 1
Hugh 1
Infant 1
Jacob 1
Jesse 1
Mathew 1
Percy 1
Theodore 1
Tokelove 1

FAQ

Trett surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trett surname in 1881?

In 1881, 189 people were recorded with the Trett surname. That placed it at #13,322 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trett surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 296 in 2016. That gives Trett a modern rank of #14,882.

What does the Trett surname mean?

A surname indicating one who dwelt by a footpath or trail.

What does the Trett map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Trett 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.