UK surname
An English surname derived from a place name referring to a homestead by a path or road.
In the 1881 census there were 60 people recorded with the Trever surname, ranking it #25,133 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 43, ranked #35,285, down from #25,133 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Killingholme and Lincoln St Botolph. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trever is 190 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 28.3%.
1881 census count
60
Ranked #25,133
Modern count
43
2016, ranked #35,285
Peak year
1861
190 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Trever surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Trever surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 102 | #16,933 |
| 1861 | historical | 190 | #12,520 |
| 1881 | historical | 60 | #25,133 |
| 1891 | historical | 93 | #24,965 |
| 1901 | historical | 24 | #31,365 |
| 1911 | historical | 53 | #27,508 |
| 1997 | modern | 33 | #34,377 |
| 1998 | modern | 45 | #33,374 |
| 1999 | modern | 45 | #33,511 |
| 2000 | modern | 49 | #33,187 |
| 2001 | modern | 46 | #33,311 |
| 2002 | modern | 51 | #33,193 |
| 2003 | modern | 45 | #33,803 |
| 2004 | modern | 51 | #33,478 |
| 2005 | modern | 48 | #33,932 |
| 2006 | modern | 45 | #34,491 |
| 2007 | modern | 44 | #34,760 |
| 2008 | modern | 45 | #34,818 |
| 2009 | modern | 55 | #34,355 |
| 2010 | modern | 50 | #34,833 |
| 2011 | modern | 51 | #34,751 |
| 2012 | modern | 41 | #35,328 |
| 2013 | modern | 43 | #35,271 |
| 2014 | modern | 44 | #35,241 |
| 2015 | modern | 42 | #35,322 |
| 2016 | modern | 43 | #35,285 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Killingholme, Lincoln St Botolph, Shawbury, Moreton Corbet and Lincoln St Margaret in the Close, St Peter in Eastgate, St Paul in the Bail, Castle Dykings, House. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Killingholme | Lincolnshire |
| 3 | Lincoln St Botolph | Lincolnshire |
| 4 | Shawbury, Moreton Corbet | Shropshire |
| 5 | Lincoln St Margaret in the Close, St Peter in Eastgate, St Paul in the Bail, Castle Dykings, House | Lincolnshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Trever surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Trever, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Trever surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Trever household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Trever is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trever is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Trever, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Trever is believed to have originated in Wales, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Welsh word "tref," meaning a town or hamlet, and may have been used to denote a person living in a specific town or settlement.
One of the earliest known references to the name Trever can be found in the Anglesey Subsidy Roll of 1292-1293, which lists a Madoc Trever as a taxpayer in the region. This suggests that the name was already established in Wales by the late 13th century.
In the 14th century, the Trever surname appears in various records from North Wales, particularly in the counties of Anglesey and Caernarfonshire. The Trever family was known to have held lands and properties in these areas during this time.
The name Trever was also recorded in the Cheshire Subsidy Roll of 1327, which mentions a Robert Trever from the village of Dodleston. This indicates that the name had spread beyond Wales and into neighboring English counties by the early 14th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Trever was John Trever, who was born in Anglesey around 1450. He served as a member of the Welsh gentry and was involved in local administrative affairs.
Another notable figure was Thomas Trever (c. 1510-1580), a Welsh clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of St. Asaph. He was known for his contributions to the translation of the Bible into Welsh.
During the Tudor period, the Trever family gained prominence in Wales, with several members holding positions of authority and influence. One such individual was Robert Trever (c. 1560-1630), who served as the High Sheriff of Anglesey in 1607.
In the 17th century, the name Trever can be found in various records from North Wales and Cheshire. One notable individual was John Trever (1637-1712), a Welsh landowner and Member of Parliament for Anglesey.
The Trever surname also has connections to place names in Wales, such as the village of Trefriw in Conwy County, which may have influenced the formation of the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trever surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lincolnshire leads with 22 Trevers recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.51x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 22 | 23.51x |
| Shropshire | 14 | 27.70x |
| Yorkshire | 9 | 1.55x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 1.20x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.58x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2.54x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.77x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shawbury in Shropshire leads with 13 Trevers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6842.11x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Shawbury | 13 | 6842.11x |
| Glanford Brigg | 9 | 2727.27x |
| Croft | 8 | 5333.33x |
| Middlesbrough | 7 | 92.72x |
| Hackney London | 4 | 12.19x |
| Gorton | 3 | 45.94x |
| Chelsea London | 2 | 11.34x |
| Market Rasen | 2 | 384.62x |
| Sutton On Trent | 2 | 1052.63x |
| Drayton In Hales | 1 | 96.15x |
| Great Brand End Plot | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 16.84x |
| Hyde | 1 | 26.25x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 2.37x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 9.06x |
| Saddleworth | 1 | 22.37x |
| Skelton In Guisbrough | 1 | 63.69x |
| Walesby | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Wolstanton Knutton | 1 | 82.64x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Trever surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Trever surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Trever households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 13 |
| (Scholar) | 4 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Agr Boy | 1 |
| Baker Unemployed | 1 |
| Basketmaker | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Cotton Salesman | 1 |
| Draper | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Engine Driver At Foundry | 1 |
| Farm Labourer | 1 |
| Farm Serv | 1 |
| Grocer Porter | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Ironmongers Apprentice | 1 |
| Laborer In Iron Works | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 60 people were recorded with the Trever surname. That placed it at #25,133 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 43 in 2016. That gives Trever a modern rank of #35,285.
An English surname derived from a place name referring to a homestead by a path or road.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Trever bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.