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

Traina, 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 Traina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Traina in America

Traina is the 15758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Traina surname appeared 1,850 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Traina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Traina 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 Traina

The surname Traina originates from the Italian island of Sicily, and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Latin word "traina," meaning "trail" or "path," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a prominent trail or pathway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Traina surname can be found in the Sicilian town of Monreale, where a family bearing this name is mentioned in historical records dating back to the 13th century. The name's longevity in this region suggests that it has been deeply rooted in Sicilian culture for centuries.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Matteo Traina was documented as a prominent landowner and merchant in the city of Palermo. His success and influence likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Traina name throughout Sicily and beyond.

During the Renaissance period, the Traina surname gained further prominence with the birth of Giovanni Traina (1460-1535), a renowned Sicilian architect and sculptor. His works, including the Church of San Domenico in Palermo, have become iconic examples of the island's rich architectural heritage.

Another significant figure bearing the Traina name was Vincenzo Traina (1730-1806), a celebrated painter from Palermo who is best known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Sicily and Italy.

In more recent history, the Traina surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including the Italian-American film producer and screenwriter, Daniele Traina (born 1954), whose works have received critical acclaim in both Italy and the United States.

While the Traina surname has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to various parts of Italy and beyond, as families migrated and settled in different regions over the centuries. Despite its geographical dispersion, the name continues to maintain a strong connection to its Sicilian heritage and the rich cultural history of the island.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Traina

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

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

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