Find out how popular the last name Detraglia is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Detraglia.

Detraglia, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Detraglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Detraglia in America

Detraglia is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Detraglia surname appeared 132 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Detraglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Detraglia to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Detraglia

The surname DETRAGLIA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of the country, particularly in areas like Lombardy and Veneto. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian phrase "di traglia," which translates to "of crossbow" or "of the crossbowman."

This surname is closely tied to the occupation of crossbowmen, who were skilled archers employed for military purposes during the Middle Ages. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this name were individuals or families involved in the craft of making or using crossbows, either as soldiers or as craftsmen.

One of the earliest known records of the DETRAGLIA name appears in the historical archives of the city of Milan, dated around 1350. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Detraglia," who was a member of the city's militia and served as a crossbowman during the conflicts between rival factions in the region.

Another notable individual with this surname was Filippo DETRAGLIA, who lived in the 15th century and was a renowned crossbow maker in the city of Venice. His craftsmanship was highly sought after, and his crossbows were used by the Venetian military and nobles alike.

In the 16th century, the DETRAGLIA family had established itself in the city of Verona, where they were recorded as landowners and members of the local nobility. One of the most prominent figures from this era was Girolamo DETRAGLIA (1523-1598), a respected scholar and humanist who authored several works on philosophy and literature.

The surname DETRAGLIA can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as in the city of Naples, where a branch of the family settled in the 17th century. One notable figure from this period was Antonio DETRAGLIA (1642-1718), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in the city.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the DETRAGLIA name continued to be present in various regions of Italy, with several individuals achieving recognition in various fields. For instance, Giuseppe DETRAGLIA (1776-1842) was a celebrated painter from Milan, known for his religious and historical works, while Carlo DETRAGLIA (1819-1892) was a respected lawyer and politician from Turin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Detraglia

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Detraglia.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Detraglia was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Detraglia has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Detraglia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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