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

Trabucco, 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 Trabucco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trabucco in America

Trabucco is the 32834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trabucco surname appeared 699 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 Trabucco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trabucco 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 Trabucco

The surname TRABUCCO is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "trabucchus" which referred to a type of catapult or siege engine used in medieval times. It is believed that the name originally denoted someone who worked with or operated these machines, likely as a soldier or engineer.

The name can be traced back to the 11th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. Some of the earliest recorded mentions of the name TRABUCCO appear in medieval documents and records from cities like Milan and Turin.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Guglielmo TRABUCCO, a renowned military engineer from Genoa who lived in the 13th century. He is credited with designing and building several fortifications and siege engines for the Republic of Genoa during their conflicts with neighboring cities.

Another notable figure was Giovanni TRABUCCO, a wealthy merchant from Venice who lived in the 15th century. He was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the East and his name appears in various shipping and trade records from that era.

In the 16th century, the TRABUCCO name was prominent in the city of Naples, where a family of architects and builders bore this surname. They were responsible for designing and constructing several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

The name TRABUCCO also appears in various historical manuscripts and documents from other parts of Italy, such as the Vatican Archives and the archives of the Duchy of Milan. These records often mention individuals with this surname in various roles, ranging from soldiers and artisans to clerics and landowners.

Other notable individuals with the surname TRABUCCO throughout history include:

1. Pietro TRABUCCO (1605-1668), an Italian architect and military engineer who worked extensively in the service of the Spanish crown, designing fortifications and structures in various parts of Europe.

2. Girolamo TRABUCCO (1738-1805), an Italian painter and engraver from Milan, known for his religious and allegorical works.

3. Antonio TRABUCCO (1810-1888), an Italian patriot and politician who played a role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century.

4. Emilio TRABUCCO (1859-1937), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Senate.

5. Alfredo TRABUCCO (1900-1976), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his monumental public works and sculptures in cities like Rome and Milan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trabucco

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

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

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