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UK surname

Trevor

A surname derived from a place name in Brittany, France.

In the 1881 census there were 928 people recorded with the Trevor surname, ranking it #4,142 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,039, ranked #5,608, down from #4,142 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Stoke-on-Tern and Bridgnorth St Leonard and St Mary Magdalen. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Flintshire, Stoke-on-Trent and North Lincolnshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trevor is 1,226 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 12.0%.

1881 census count

928

Ranked #4,142

Modern count

1,039

2016, ranked #5,608

Peak year

1911

1,226 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trevor had 928 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,142 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,039 in 2016, ranked #5,608.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,226 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Trevor surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trevor surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trevor 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 512 #4,886
1861 historical 486 #5,372
1881 historical 928 #4,142
1891 historical 933 #4,438
1901 historical 1,170 #4,174
1911 historical 1,226 #3,852
1997 modern 1,084 #5,138
1998 modern 1,147 #5,071
1999 modern 1,139 #5,150
2000 modern 1,099 #5,272
2001 modern 1,097 #5,185
2002 modern 1,138 #5,135
2003 modern 1,096 #5,197
2004 modern 1,078 #5,280
2005 modern 1,086 #5,177
2006 modern 1,049 #5,351
2007 modern 1,048 #5,403
2008 modern 1,067 #5,346
2009 modern 1,094 #5,347
2010 modern 1,104 #5,417
2011 modern 1,095 #5,392
2012 modern 1,027 #5,615
2013 modern 1,039 #5,663
2014 modern 1,037 #5,693
2015 modern 1,042 #5,612
2016 modern 1,039 #5,608

Geography

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Where Trevors are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Stoke-on-Tern, Bridgnorth St Leonard and St Mary Magdalen, Much Wenlock, Harley and Ellesmere (Ellesmere), Welshampton, Whittington, Halston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Flintshire, Stoke-on-Trent, North Lincolnshire, Boston and Telford and Wrekin. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Stoke-on-Tern Shropshire
3 Bridgnorth St Leonard and St Mary Magdalen Shropshire
4 Much Wenlock, Harley Shropshire
5 Ellesmere (Ellesmere), Welshampton, Whittington, Halston Shropshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Flintshire 016 Flintshire
2 Stoke-on-Trent 017 Stoke-on-Trent
3 North Lincolnshire 022 North Lincolnshire
4 Boston 006 Boston
5 Telford and Wrekin 011 Telford and Wrekin

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trevor

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trevor

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Trevor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Trevor household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Trevor 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

Trevor is most concentrated in decile 4 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Trevor falls in decile 6 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trevor 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Trevor

The surname Trevor is believed to have originated in Wales during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old Welsh words "tref" meaning town or settlement, and "rhiw" meaning slope or hill. Thus, the name Trevor likely referred to someone who lived in a town located on a hillside or sloping area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trevor can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Trevour" or "Trevaur". This suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the Trevor family was based primarily in the Welsh county of Denbighshire, with their ancestral home being Trevor Hall near the village of Trevalyn. The Trevors were a prominent family in the region and held significant landholdings and influence.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Trevor was John Trevor, who served as the Bishop of St Asaph from 1349 to 1357. Another notable individual was Sir John Trevor (1637-1718), a Welsh judge and politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Commons from 1685 to 1687.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Trevor family expanded their influence and landholdings, with several members holding prominent positions in the British government and military. One notable figure was Thomas Trevor (1658-1730), who served as the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas from 1718 until his death.

Another influential individual was Arthur Hill-Trevor (1695-1768), who was created the 1st Viscount Dungannon in 1766. His grandson, Arthur Hill-Trevor (1763-1837), served as the Governor of Virginia from 1797 to 1805 and later became the 3rd Viscount Dungannon.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the surname Trevor include the American actor and comedian Bob Trevor (1918-2003), as well as the British actor and director John Trevor (1937-2017).

Overall, the surname Trevor has a long and rich history, with its origins rooted in the Welsh countryside and its prominence spanning across various fields, including politics, law, and the arts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trevor families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trevor 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. Shropshire leads with 195 Trevors recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.91x.

County Total Index
Shropshire 195 24.91x
Lancashire 117 1.09x
Lincolnshire 88 6.07x
Middlesex 56 0.62x
Warwickshire 52 2.28x
Staffordshire 49 1.60x
Yorkshire 49 0.55x
Caernarfonshire 40 10.92x
Cheshire 39 1.95x
Denbighshire 33 9.64x
Flintshire 33 13.55x
Somerset 22 1.51x
Surrey 19 0.43x
Nottinghamshire 18 1.47x
Kent 13 0.42x
Oxfordshire 12 2.14x
Glamorgan 11 0.70x
Sussex 11 0.72x
Norfolk 9 0.65x
Worcestershire 9 0.76x
Hampshire 8 0.43x
Anglesey 7 4.36x
Merionethshire 6 3.62x
Devon 5 0.27x
Leicestershire 5 0.50x
Midlothian 5 0.41x
Montgomeryshire 2 0.96x
Northamptonshire 2 0.23x
Pembrokeshire 2 0.69x
Royal Navy 2 1.85x
Bedfordshire 1 0.21x
Berkshire 1 0.15x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.18x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.17x
Channel Islands 1 0.37x
Derbyshire 1 0.07x
Dorset 1 0.17x
Gloucestershire 1 0.06x
Northumberland 1 0.07x
Wiltshire 1 0.12x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 24 Trevors recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.15x.

Place Total Index
Birmingham 24 3.15x
Louth 20 60.22x
Aston 19 3.02x
Newton 18 21.72x
Paddington London 18 5.40x
Llanbeblig 17 45.71x
Tryddyn 16 302.46x
Hodnet 15 245.10x
Kensington London 14 2.78x
Oswestry Rural 14 116.67x
Conway 13 183.36x
Market Rasen 13 160.49x
Salford 13 4.11x
Stoke Upon Trent 13 4.01x
Bridgnorth St Mary 12 157.07x
Chirk 11 163.20x
Madeley 11 38.31x
Moreton Say 11 544.55x
Much Wenlock 11 152.35x
Prees 11 115.30x
Richmond 11 17.78x
Chorlton On Medlock 10 5.85x
Erbistock 10 1111.11x
Gresford 10 307.69x
St Peterin Eastgate 10 223.21x
Stoke Upon Tern 10 346.02x
Badger 9 1956.52x
Drayton In Hales 9 55.76x
Heaton Norris 9 14.70x
Moreton Corbet 9 1153.85x
Sharples 9 77.19x
Wardleworth 9 14.65x
Bridgewater 8 20.20x
Dawley 8 28.08x
Altrincham 7 20.03x
Burslem 7 7.99x
Holton Le Clay 7 786.52x
Kimberworth 7 14.04x
Leeds 7 1.38x
Mold Leeswood 7 127.04x
Penmon 7 933.33x
Ripon 7 33.61x
Roath 7 9.77x
Broughton In Salford 6 6.10x
Dover St James 6 44.28x
Dover St Mary Virgin 6 20.05x
Ingham 6 324.32x
Lichfield St Mary 6 68.03x
Radcliffe 6 11.58x
Ruyton Of Eleven Towns 6 173.41x
W Shutford 6 618.56x
Wolverhampton 6 2.55x
Cheadle 5 13.09x
Festiniog 5 14.29x
Hinstock 5 186.57x
Holy Trinity 5 2.31x
Lambley 5 200.80x
Liscard 5 13.87x
Middle 5 233.64x
Nether Stowey 5 218.34x
Nottingham St Mary 5 1.58x
Openshaw 5 9.93x
Shrewsbury St Mary 5 16.19x
Wrockwardine 5 29.04x
Edgbaston 4 5.64x
Edinburgh St Stephens 4 16.74x
Gorton 4 3.96x
Guisbrough 4 20.39x
Hastings St Mary 4 10.52x
Haxey 4 65.04x
Hendon 4 12.27x
Lambeth 4 0.51x
Little Carlton 4 769.23x
Pontesbury 4 42.02x
Portsea 4 1.10x
Sedgley 4 3.52x
St George Hanover 4 3.38x
Swineshead 4 84.03x
Wellington 4 9.09x
Willoughton 4 248.45x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 64
William 49
Thomas 44
George 26
Henry 20
James 20
Charles 19
Joseph 19
Edward 17
Richard 12
Robert 10
Arthur 9
Frederick 8
Alfred 7
Samuel 7
David 6
Edwin 5
Ernest 5
Harry 4
Herbert 4
Walter 4
Francis 3
Griffith 3
Owen 3
Trevor 3
Tudor 3
Albert 2
Frank 2
Fred 2
Jesse 2
Lionel 2
Peter 2
Tom 2
Ar... 1
Carver 1
Christopher 1
Claude 1
Cresswell 1
Elias 1
Erekine 1
F.M. 1
F.W. 1
Fredrick 1
Jacob 1
Jno. 1
Job 1
Lawson 1
Leonard 1
Lloyd 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Trevor surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trevor surname in 1881?

In 1881, 928 people were recorded with the Trevor surname. That placed it at #4,142 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trevor surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,039 in 2016. That gives Trevor a modern rank of #5,608.

What does the Trevor surname mean?

A surname derived from a place name in Brittany, France.

What does the Trevor map show?

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