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UK surname

Trevorrow

A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning village near the marshy land.

In the 1881 census there were 281 people recorded with the Trevorrow surname, ranking it #10,175 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 274, ranked #15,759, down from #10,175 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Uny Lelant, St Hilary and Ludgvan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall and Plymouth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trevorrow is 322 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 2.5%.

1881 census count

281

Ranked #10,175

Modern count

274

2016, ranked #15,759

Peak year

1901

322 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trevorrow had 281 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,175 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 274 in 2016, ranked #15,759.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 322 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Trevorrow surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trevorrow surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trevorrow 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 273 #8,212
1861 historical 186 #12,751
1881 historical 281 #10,175
1891 historical 263 #12,261
1901 historical 322 #11,090
1911 historical 282 #11,915
1997 modern 276 #14,290
1998 modern 273 #14,803
1999 modern 281 #14,578
2000 modern 282 #14,532
2001 modern 280 #14,364
2002 modern 283 #14,559
2003 modern 265 #15,025
2004 modern 277 #14,644
2005 modern 265 #15,048
2006 modern 262 #15,255
2007 modern 255 #15,687
2008 modern 274 #15,063
2009 modern 293 #14,669
2010 modern 284 #15,312
2011 modern 278 #15,390
2012 modern 283 #15,115
2013 modern 283 #15,401
2014 modern 279 #15,661
2015 modern 272 #15,851
2016 modern 274 #15,759

Geography

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Where Trevorrows are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Uny Lelant, St Hilary, Ludgvan, Portsmouth, Portsea and Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall and Plymouth. 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 Uny Lelant Cornwall
2 St Hilary Cornwall
3 Ludgvan Cornwall
4 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire
5 Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841) Devon

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 054 Cornwall
2 Cornwall 058 Cornwall
3 Cornwall 057 Cornwall
4 Plymouth 030 Plymouth
5 Cornwall 065 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trevorrow

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trevorrow

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Trevorrow is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Trevorrow is most concentrated in decile 2 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

Trevorrow falls in decile 3 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 Trevorrow 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Trevorrow

The surname TREVORROW originates from Cornwall, a county in the southwest of England. It is derived from the Cornish place name "Tre-vorow," which means "the town on the marsh." The name dates back to the 13th century and was initially recorded as "Treuoru" in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall in 1284.

TREVORROW is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a specific place called Trevorow or a similar variation. These place names were often derived from the Cornish language, reflecting the region's distinct Celtic heritage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TREVORROW name can be found in the Chancery Proceedings of 1587, where a John Trevorrow is mentioned. In the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the spelling included Trevorow, Trevorough, and Trevorrow.

Notable individuals with the TREVORROW surname throughout history include:

1. Samuel Trevorrow (1696-1767), a Cornish merchant and landowner who owned extensive properties in Gwennap and Redruth. 2. John Trevorrow (1755-1821), a Cornish mining engineer who played a significant role in developing innovative mining techniques in Cornwall. 3. Elizabeth Trevorrow (1812-1897), a Cornish author and poet, best known for her collection of poems titled "The Cornish Maid's Garland." 4. William Trevorrow (1843-1914), a Cornish Methodist minister who served in various parishes across Cornwall and Devon. 5. Alfred Trevorrow (1876-1955), a Cornish architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Penzance and Falmouth.

The TREVORROW surname has also been associated with various place names in Cornwall, such as Trevorrow Downs, Trevorrow Farm, and Trevorrow Moor, further reinforcing its locational origins.

While the TREVORROW name is predominantly found in Cornwall, it has also spread to other parts of England and beyond, as people migrated and established new roots. The name continues to be a proud representation of Cornish heritage and the rich history of the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trevorrow families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trevorrow 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. Cornwall leads with 250 Trevorrows recorded in 1881 and an index of 80.00x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 250 80.00x
Yorkshire 9 0.33x
Durham 8 0.97x
Lanarkshire 8 0.90x
Glamorgan 5 1.04x
Devon 2 0.35x
Royal Navy 1 3.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Ives in Cornwall leads with 168 Trevorrows recorded in 1881 and an index of 2745.10x.

Place Total Index
St Ives 168 2745.10x
Uny Lelant 28 1656.80x
St Hilary Marazion 16 1882.35x
St Just In Penwith 16 264.03x
Soothill 9 91.09x
Dalserf 8 89.79x
Monkwearmouth 8 101.78x
Newcastle Higher 5 153.37x
Sancreed 5 561.80x
Mylor 4 191.39x
Camborne 2 15.53x
Madron Penzance 2 17.61x
St Austell 2 18.73x
Stoke Damerel 2 4.97x
Veryan 2 165.29x
Zennor 2 344.83x
Forrabury 1 357.14x
Ludgvan 1 40.16x
Phillack 1 24.81x
Royal Navy 1 3.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 33
Grace 8
Elizabeth 6
Jane 6
Ellen 5
Margaret 5
Ann 4
Elizebeth 4
Nancy 4
Annie 3
Betsey 3
Caroline 3
Catherine 3
Frances 3
Johanna 3
Sarah 3
Susan 3
Wilmot 3
Alice 2
Bessie 2
Cath. 2
Christiana 2
Eliz. 2
Eliz.J. 2
Elizth. 2
Honor 2
M.J. 2
Matilda 2
Blanche 1
Clara 1
Clerenda 1
Clerendia 1
Dorcus 1
E. 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Hannah 1
Katie 1
Kelly 1
Lavinia 1
Lilly 1
Louisa 1
M.H. 1
M.N. 1
Manny 1
Margret 1
Martha 1
Minnie 1
Peggy 1
Peronia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 21
William 18
Henry 9
Thomas 9
Wm. 7
James 5
Joseph 5
Richard 5
David 3
Richd. 3
Samuel 3
Christopher 2
Edwin 2
H. 2
Mark 2
Rd. 2
Robert 2
Thos. 2
Alexander 1
Anthony 1
Barnabus 1
C.B. 1
Davd. 1
Edward 1
Eph. 1
Francis 1
Josiah 1
M.W. 1
Mathew 1
Matthew 1
Nichls. 1
Paul 1
Richd.Boyens 1
Richd.H. 1
Richd.Q. 1
Richd.T. 1
Sidney 1
T. 1
Tom 1
W. 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Trevorrow surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trevorrow surname in 1881?

In 1881, 281 people were recorded with the Trevorrow surname. That placed it at #10,175 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trevorrow surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 274 in 2016. That gives Trevorrow a modern rank of #15,759.

What does the Trevorrow surname mean?

A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning village near the marshy land.

What does the Trevorrow map show?

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