Tress

Tress Meaning & Origin

About Tress
The surname Tress is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tresse," meaning "braid" or "plait." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore braids or had a distinctive hairstyle. The name Tress may have been given to individuals who were skilled in hairstyling or had long, braided hair. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tress: 591
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37646
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tress based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Tress is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/trɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tress in Braille

Here's how to represent Tress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tress in braille

How to sign the name Tress using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tress in sign language

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