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

Tramonte, 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 Tramonte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tramonte in America

Tramonte is the 44500th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tramonte surname appeared 483 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 Tramonte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tramonte 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 Tramonte

The surname Tramonte originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "tra monte," which translates to "between mountains" or "among the mountains."

This geographic name likely referred to individuals who lived in mountainous areas or settlements situated between mountain ranges. It may have initially been used as a descriptive term to identify a person's place of origin or residence before eventually becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tramonte can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a document from the year 1289 mentions a person named Guglielmo Tramonte. Another early reference appears in the records of the town of Bergamo, dating back to 1315, which lists a certain Pietro Tramonte among the local residents.

During the Renaissance period, the Tramonte surname gained some prominence in the arts and literature. Notably, Giovanni Battista Tramonte (1530-1601) was a renowned painter from the city of Vicenza, known for his religious works and portraits. His compositions can be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Tramonte family settled in the region of Piedmont, where they became involved in the local wine industry. One of the most renowned members of this lineage was Vittorio Tramonte (1642-1718), a respected vintner and landowner who established a successful winery near the town of Asti.

Moving forward to the 19th century, the Tramonte name gained recognition in the field of politics and law. Antonio Tramonte (1801-1872) was a prominent lawyer and statesman from Milan, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

Other notable individuals with the surname Tramonte include:

1. Gian Paolo Tramonte (1879-1956), an Italian architect who designed several iconic buildings in the city of Turin.
2. Luciano Tramonte (1912-1998), a celebrated Italian opera singer and tenor who performed at renowned venues such as La Scala in Milan.
3. Francesca Tramonte (1923-2005), an acclaimed Italian author and poet, known for her introspective works exploring themes of identity and personal growth.
4. Massimo Tramonte (born 1961), a contemporary Italian artist and sculptor, renowned for his abstract metal sculptures and installations.
5. Luca Tramonte (born 1978), an Italian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of #32 in the world and won three ATP singles titles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tramonte

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

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

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