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

Trabal, 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 Trabal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trabal in America

Trabal is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trabal surname appeared 173 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 Trabal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trabal 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 Trabal

The surname TRABAL is believed to have originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, specifically in the province of Barcelona. The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 13th century.

The name TRABAL is thought to have derived from the Catalan word "traballar," which means "to work" or "to labor." It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who was particularly industrious or hardworking.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Barcelona merchant named Pere Trabal, who was involved in trade with other Mediterranean cities. This suggests that the TRABAL family had achieved some prominence and wealth during this period.

The TRABAL surname also appears in several historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, including municipal records and legal documents. These records provide insight into the lives and occupations of individuals with this surname during that time.

One notable figure with the TRABAL surname was Francesc Trabal, a Catalan writer and journalist who lived from 1899 to 1957. He was known for his novels and short stories that explored the complexities of human relationships and societal issues in early 20th century Catalonia.

Another individual of note was Joan Trabal, a 16th-century Catalan sculptor who specialized in creating intricate altarpieces and religious statues for churches throughout the region.

In the 18th century, there are records of a Josep Trabal, who was a prominent landowner and viticulturist in the Penedès region of Catalonia. His family's vineyards and wine production contributed significantly to the local economy.

The TRABAL surname also appears in various historical records from other parts of Spain, suggesting that individuals with this name may have migrated or established branches of the family in different regions over time.

One such example is Miguel Trabal, a 17th-century military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the French forces.

While the TRABAL surname has roots in Catalonia, it has also been found in other parts of Spain, as well as in countries with historical ties to Spain, such as Mexico and Argentina, where descendants of the TRABAL family may have settled during periods of Spanish colonization and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trabal

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

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 Trabal 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 Trabal 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 Trabal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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