Trelles (surname)

Trelles is a Spanish surname. It is of Galician origin, derived from the place name Trelles, a parish in the municipality of Coirós, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.

The name likely originates from the Latin word "trulla," referring to a trough or canal, perhaps related to a geographical feature near the original settlement.

The surname Trelles is found primarily in Spain and Latin America, with notable concentrations in countries such as Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, and Venezuela.

Notable people with the surname Trelles include:

• Ignacio Trelles (1916-2020): Mexican football player and manager.
• Óscar Trelles Montes (born 1951): Peruvian politician and lawyer.

Variations of the surname may include Trellez. Genealogical research can provide more specific information about the origins and history of particular Trelles families.