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UK surname

Trevis

A habitational surname derived from a place name, possibly originating in England.

In the 1881 census there were 190 people recorded with the Trevis surname, ranking it #13,270 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 425, ranked #11,300, up from #13,270 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Sedgley, Rowley Regis and Oldswinford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Dudley, North Dorset and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trevis is 432 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 123.7%.

1881 census count

190

Ranked #13,270

Modern count

425

2016, ranked #11,300

Peak year

2013

432 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trevis had 190 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #13,270 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 425 in 2016, ranked #11,300.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 314 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Communities.

Trevis surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trevis surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trevis 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 158 #12,461
1861 historical 116 #18,751
1881 historical 190 #13,270
1891 historical 217 #14,062
1901 historical 270 #12,492
1911 historical 314 #11,077
1997 modern 405 #10,908
1998 modern 401 #11,319
1999 modern 401 #11,422
2000 modern 399 #11,422
2001 modern 393 #11,366
2002 modern 398 #11,478
2003 modern 393 #11,401
2004 modern 400 #11,281
2005 modern 396 #11,271
2006 modern 411 #10,998
2007 modern 407 #11,228
2008 modern 410 #11,245
2009 modern 411 #11,480
2010 modern 412 #11,707
2011 modern 408 #11,681
2012 modern 421 #11,245
2013 modern 432 #11,210
2014 modern 432 #11,287
2015 modern 431 #11,206
2016 modern 425 #11,300

Geography

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Where Trevis' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Sedgley, Rowley Regis, Oldswinford, Brighton and Birmingham Town: Aston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Dudley, North Dorset and Birmingham. 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 Sedgley Staffordshire
2 Rowley Regis Staffordshire
3 Oldswinford Worcestershire
4 Brighton Sussex
5 Birmingham Town: Aston Warwickshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Dudley 007 Dudley
2 Dudley 008 Dudley
3 North Dorset 004 North Dorset
4 Birmingham 054 Birmingham
5 Dudley 005 Dudley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trevis

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trevis

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

Baseline UK

Group

Challenged Communities

Nationally, the Trevis surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Communities, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Trevis household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Residents of these neighbourhoods typically live in households with dependent children, and there are fewer-than-average residents of normal retirement age or over. Identification with ethnic minorities, particularly Black, or Mixed or Multiple ethnicities is common. The rate of Christian religious affiliation is low. Housing predominantly consists of semi-detached houses, along with a significant number of terraced properties and flats. Overcrowded social housing is common, and private renting occurs at average UK levels. Those in employment work mainly in caring leisure and other services; process, plant and machine operation; or elementary occupations. Unemployment is high, and few individuals have degree level qualifications. Many of these neighbourhoods occur in commuter towns or less accessible areas of larger towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Trevis 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

Trevis is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Trevis 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 Trevis is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Trevis

The surname TREVIS has its origins in the French region of Languedoc, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "trevis," which means "passage" or "crossing." This could suggest that the name was initially associated with someone who lived near a passage, bridge, or crossing point.

One of the earliest known references to the name TREVIS can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Lézat, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus de Trevis," indicating that the name was already in use during that time period in the region.

In the 14th century, there are records of a noble family bearing the name TREVIS in the village of Trèves, located in the Gard department of southern France. This could be a potential source of the surname, as it was common for families to adopt the name of their place of origin or residence.

The spelling of the name has evolved over the centuries, with variations such as "Trevis," "Trevys," and "Treviz" appearing in historical documents. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the local dialects and languages of the regions where the name was present.

One notable individual with the surname TREVIS was Jean de Trevis (1380-1445), a French theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris. He was known for his writings on logic and his contributions to the field of scholastic philosophy.

Another notable figure was Pierre de Trevis (1535-1598), a French mathematician and astronomer who worked on calculating the positions of celestial bodies. He was also involved in the construction of astronomical instruments and published several works on mathematics and astronomy.

In England, the name TREVIS can be traced back to the 16th century, likely introduced by French immigrants or through trade and cultural exchanges with France. One example is John Trevis (1540-1612), an English clergyman and author who wrote on theological subjects.

During the 17th century, the name TREVIS appeared in various parts of Europe, including Germany and Italy. One individual of note was Francesco Trevis (1645-1714), an Italian painter and architect from Venice, known for his contributions to the Baroque style of art and architecture.

In the 18th century, the name TREVIS gained some prominence in the Americas, particularly in French-speaking regions such as Louisiana and Quebec. Pierre-Jacques Trevis (1720-1783) was a French-Canadian merchant and landowner who played a role in the early development of the fur trade in Canada.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname TREVIS throughout history, showcasing its roots in France and its subsequent spread across various regions and cultures over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trevis families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trevis 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. Dorset leads with 44 Trevis' recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.17x.

County Total Index
Dorset 44 36.17x
Worcestershire 26 10.74x
Hampshire 19 5.00x
Staffordshire 18 2.88x
Derbyshire 16 5.51x
Warwickshire 15 3.21x
Sussex 12 3.84x
Cambridgeshire 10 8.52x
Middlesex 10 0.54x
Yorkshire 7 0.38x
Lincolnshire 6 2.02x
Shropshire 4 2.50x
Surrey 2 0.22x
Northamptonshire 1 0.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Christchurch in Hampshire leads with 19 Trevis' recorded in 1881 and an index of 230.58x.

Place Total Index
Christchurch 19 230.58x
Chesterfield 14 128.68x
Lye 13 322.58x
Brighton 10 15.86x
Moreton 10 5000.00x
Tibberton 9 4090.91x
West Knighton 9 4500.00x
St Andrewthe Less 8 59.66x
Aston 7 5.44x
Burslem 7 39.06x
Puddletown 7 933.33x
Rawmarsh 7 107.86x
Birmingham 5 3.21x
Sedgley 5 21.51x
Dorchester All Sts 4 689.66x
Hornsey 4 17.06x
Poxwell 4 8000.00x
St Maryle Wigford 4 173.91x
Wolverhampton 4 8.32x
Islington London 3 1.67x
Madeley 3 51.11x
Meriden 3 566.04x
Portland 3 45.87x
West Stafford 3 2307.69x
Wollescote 3 153.85x
Bakewell 2 125.79x
Broadway 2 416.67x
Eastbourne 2 13.91x
Kingswinford 2 8.81x
Richmond 2 15.81x
Wellingore 2 400.00x
Cranford St John 1 416.67x
Dorchester Holy Trinity 1 101.01x
Ely Holy Trinity St Mary 1 19.53x
Hindlip 1 588.24x
Holy Trinity Cambridge 1 78.74x
Mile End Old Town 1 3.42x
Paddington London 1 1.47x
Shoreditch London 1 1.24x
Warmwell 1 909.09x
Worthen 1 58.82x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 9
Sarah 9
Eliza 7
Mary 7
Alice 5
Emma 4
Anne 3
Charlotte 3
Clara 3
Jane 3
Ada 2
Agnes 2
Emily 2
Frances 2
Kate 2
Lucy 2
Susan 2
(Mrs) 1
Amelia 1
Armania 1
Barbara 1
Bessie 1
Caroline 1
Catharine 1
Clarissa 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Florence 1
Harriet 1
Kezia 1
Lavinia 1
Lilias 1
Lizze 1
Lizzie 1
Lydia 1
Marina 1
Mildred 1
Phebe 1
Phoebe 1
Prudence 1
Rebecca 1
Winifred 1
Zillah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 15
John 14
George 9
William 8
Edwin 4
Francis 4
Robert 4
Charles 3
Harry 3
Henry 3
Joseph 3
Thomas 3
Edward 2
Noah 2
Walter 2
Adam 1
Albert 1
Benjm.James 1
Burt 1
Elijah 1
Ernest 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
Fredk. 1
Fredk.C. 1
Herbert 1
Hubert 1
Isaac 1
Jesse 1
Levi 1
Matthias 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1

FAQ

Trevis surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trevis surname in 1881?

In 1881, 190 people were recorded with the Trevis surname. That placed it at #13,270 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trevis surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 425 in 2016. That gives Trevis a modern rank of #11,300.

What does the Trevis surname mean?

A habitational surname derived from a place name, possibly originating in England.

What does the Trevis map show?

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