Tregenza

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]

It may refer to:

  • Norman Tregenza, Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
  • Robert 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

Footnotes
  1. Hanks, Patrick, et al. (2002) The Oxford Surnames Companion. Oxford U P; p. 620
  2. "Last Name: Tregenna". The Internet Surname Database. Name Origin Research. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
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