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UK surname

Treves

Italian surname derived from the town of Treviso in northern Italy.

In the 1881 census there were 70 people recorded with the Treves surname, ranking it #23,670 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 87, ranked #32,476, down from #23,670 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Derbyshire Dales, West Dorset and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Treves is 103 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 24.3%.

1881 census count

70

Ranked #23,670

Modern count

87

2016, ranked #32,476

Peak year

2000

103 bearers

Map years

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1998 to 1998

Key insights

  • Treves had 70 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,670 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 87 in 2016, ranked #32,476.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 90 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Treves surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Treves surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Treves 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 53 #23,739
1861 historical 50 #27,636
1881 historical 70 #23,670
1891 historical 45 #30,747
1901 historical 58 #27,724
1911 historical 90 #23,797
1997 modern 96 #27,490
1998 modern 100 #27,619
1999 modern 102 #27,468
2000 modern 103 #27,280
2001 modern 94 #28,246
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 89 #29,380
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 71 #32,147
2007 modern 68 #32,760
2008 modern 70 #32,856
2009 modern 75 #32,733
2010 modern 83 #32,396
2011 modern 81 #32,558
2012 modern 79 #32,966
2013 modern 85 #32,658
2014 modern 86 #32,663
2015 modern 84 #32,782
2016 modern 87 #32,476

Geography

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Where Treves' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Derbyshire Dales, West Dorset, Enfield, Elmbridge and Bexley. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Derbyshire Dales 002 Derbyshire Dales
2 West Dorset 007 West Dorset
3 Enfield 010 Enfield
4 Elmbridge 013 Elmbridge
5 Bexley 016 Bexley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Treves

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Treves

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Treves surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Treves 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Treves is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Treves 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

Treves falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Treves 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Treves

The surname Treves originated in Italy and dates back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Italian town of Treviso, located in the Veneto region. The name's root can be traced back to the Latin word "Tarvisium," which was the ancient name for Treviso.

In ancient records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Trevisi, Trevisan, and Trevisano. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling in earlier times. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Civitatis et Ecclesiae Bergomatis, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bergamo, dating back to the 12th century.

The Treves surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Jacopo da Treves, a renowned architect who lived in the 13th century and contributed to the construction of several iconic buildings in Venice.

Another prominent figure was Pietro Treves, a renowned Italian jurist and legal scholar who lived during the 15th century. He was widely respected for his contributions to the development of legal principles and served as a consultant to various rulers and noble families.

In the realm of literature, Adolfo Treves, an Italian writer and journalist born in 1863, gained recognition for his works that explored social and political themes. He was an influential figure in the Italian literary scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Treves surname also has connections to the field of medicine. Zaccaria Treves, born in 1835, was a pioneering Italian physician and surgeon who made significant contributions to the treatment of wounds and the advancement of surgical techniques.

In the 20th century, Guido Treves, an Italian-American artist born in 1912, achieved notable success for his abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums across the United States and Europe.

While the Treves surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including France, the United Kingdom, and the Americas, as a result of migration and cultural exchange.

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1881 census detail

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Treves families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Treves 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. Surrey leads with 25 Treves' recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.52x.

County Total Index
Surrey 25 7.52x
Middlesex 24 3.52x
Kent 8 3.43x
Durham 5 2.46x
Hampshire 3 2.14x
Sussex 3 2.61x
Warwickshire 1 0.58x
Yorkshire 1 0.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Spitalfields London in Middlesex leads with 9 Treves' recorded in 1881 and an index of 175.10x.

Place Total Index
Spitalfields London 9 175.10x
Lambeth 8 13.44x
Margate St John Baptist 7 163.93x
Stoke Newington London 7 131.58x
Streatham 7 138.07x
Newington 6 23.79x
Westoe 5 43.44x
Ealing 4 65.57x
Rotherhithe 4 47.39x
Bonchurch 3 1875.00x
Islington London 3 4.53x
Hurstpierpoint 2 312.50x
Alwoodley 1 1000.00x
Birmingham 1 1.74x
Brighton 1 4.31x
Milton In Gravesend 1 28.65x
Whitechapel London 1 14.86x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 4
Emily 3
Eleanor 2
Elizabeth 2
Jane 2
Julia 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Amy 1
Angelina 1
Anne 1
Edith 1
Emma 1
Enid 1
Ethel 1
Georgina 1
Hannah 1
Hilda 1
Louisa 1
Lousia 1
Maria 1
Minnie 1
Muriel 1
Rebecca 1
Rhoda 1
Rosa 1
Rozat 1
Ruby 1
Sarah 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Frederick 3
George 3
William 3
Alfred 2
Edward 2
Richard 2
Aaron 1
Arthur 1
Burnard 1
Charles 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Harry 1
John 1
Judah 1
Leonard 1
Michael 1
Moses 1
Nathen 1
Redber 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 Treves households.

FAQ

Treves surname: questions and answers

How common was the Treves surname in 1881?

In 1881, 70 people were recorded with the Treves surname. That placed it at #23,670 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Treves surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 87 in 2016. That gives Treves a modern rank of #32,476.

What does the Treves surname mean?

Italian surname derived from the town of Treviso in northern Italy.

What does the Treves map show?

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