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

Traglia, 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 Traglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Traglia in America

Traglia is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Traglia surname appeared 120 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 Traglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Traglia 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 Traglia

The surname Traglia has its roots in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "tràglio," which means "beam" or "wooden bar." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade related to woodworking, carpentry, or construction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Traglia can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of manuscripts from the Lombard period in Italy (568-774 AD). This document mentions a person named "Traulio," which is likely a variation of the surname Traglia.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Traglia was Guido Traglia, a renowned architect and engineer from Pisa. He is credited with overseeing the construction of several important structures, including the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, which began its construction in 1173.

During the Renaissance period, the Traglia family gained prominence in Siena, a city in Tuscany. Notable members of this family include Domenico Traglia (1460-1518), a skilled painter and fresco artist, and Girolamo Traglia (1497-1572), a respected scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebra.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Traglia family settled in the town of Foligno, located in the Umbria region of Italy. One notable figure from this lineage was Francesco Traglia (1625-1698), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the papal court.

Another individual of note was Giovanni Battista Traglia (1742-1812), a renowned architect and engineer from Mantua. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Teatro Scientifico in Mantua and the Palazzo Ducale in Parma.

Throughout its history, the surname Traglia has been associated with various professions, including woodworking, architecture, engineering, art, and law. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained recognition and prominence through the accomplishments of its bearers across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Traglia

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

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

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