Tregenza is a Cornish surname. It derives from Tregenza in the parish of Creed; Tregenza is formed from the elements "tre" (homestead) and "kensyth" (meaning unknown).[1] Tregenna, Tregensoe, Tregensowe, and Tregenzo are possibly related names.[2]
Notable people with the surname include:
- Norman Tregenza, Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
- Rob Tregenza (born 1950), American cinematographer and film director
- Rod Tregenza (born 1979), Australian rules footballer
- Sharon Tregenza, British children's author
- Simon Tregenza (born 1971), Australian rules footballer
See also
edit- Tregenza Roach, Kittitian-American politician, attorney, and former journalist
- Henry Tregenza Jullion, Anglican priest and author
- Alberto O. Treganza, American architect and ornithologist
- Ware & Treganza, American architectural firm
Footnotes
edit- ^ Hanks, Patrick, et al. (2002) The Oxford Surnames Companion. Oxford U P; p. 620
- ^ "Last Name: Tregenna". The Internet Surname Database. Name Origin Research. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
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