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

Traficanti, 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 Traficanti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Traficanti in America

Traficanti is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Traficanti surname appeared 154 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 Traficanti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Traficanti 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 Traficanti

The surname Traficanti originated in Italy, likely during the late medieval period or Renaissance era. It is derived from the Italian word "trafficare," which means "to trade" or "to traffic." The name suggests that the earliest bearers were likely involved in commerce, trade, or mercantile activities.

One of the earliest known records of the Traficanti surname dates back to the 14th century in the city of Venice, a major trading hub in the Mediterranean region. The name appears in various Venetian archives and documents from that time, reflecting the city's thriving maritime trade and mercantile culture.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Traficanti family gained prominence in various Italian cities, such as Naples and Genoa, where they were involved in international trade and business ventures. Some notable individuals from this period include Giovanni Traficanti (1452-1523), a merchant and banker from Naples, and Simone Traficanti (1478-1549), a prominent trader from Genoa who established trade routes with the Levant and the Far East.

The name Traficanti can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and Calabria. In the 17th century, a branch of the Traficanti family settled in Palermo, Sicily, where they became influential in local commerce and politics. One noteworthy figure was Francesco Traficanti (1619-1695), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as a councilor in the city's municipal government.

As trade and commerce expanded globally, the Traficanti name spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 19th century, several Traficanti families immigrated to Argentina, where they established successful businesses and contributed to the country's economic growth. One prominent individual was Antonio Traficanti (1828-1901), an Italian-Argentine entrepreneur who founded a successful shipping company in Buenos Aires.

Another notable figure with the Traficanti surname was Maria Traficanti (1890-1976), an Italian-American activist and labor organizer from New York City. She played a crucial role in advocating for workers' rights and better working conditions in the garment industry during the early 20th century.

While the Traficanti name has its roots in Italy and is closely tied to the history of trade and commerce, it has since spread across various countries and continents, reflecting the global nature of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Traficanti

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

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

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