2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Traglia
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "traglia" meaning a type of fishing net or trap.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Traglia. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Traglia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Traglia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Traglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Traglia
Among Census respondents with the surname Traglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Traglia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Traglia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 107
Timeline
Historical Census data for Traglia
Traglia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,828 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-13 bearers (-10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,411 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 12,828 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.8%) | Down 12,411 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Traglia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #151,639 | -8.9% |
| Count | 120 | 107 | -10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Traglia bearers went from 120 to 107 (-10.8% change). The surname moved down 12,411 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #151,639.
FAQ
Traglia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Traglia?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Traglia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Traglia?
Traglia ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Traglia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Traglia.
Has Traglia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Traglia went from 120 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Traglia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Traglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Traglia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Traglia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Traglia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Traglia mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "traglia" meaning a type of fishing net or trap. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Traglia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Traglia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.