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

Trani, 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 Trani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trani in America

Trani is the 30701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trani surname appeared 759 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 Trani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trani 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 Trani

The surname TRANI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the town of Trani, located in the southern Italian region of Apulia. The name is derived from the Latin word "tranensis," which means "of Trani."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TRANI can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the Bari region, dating back to the 11th century. These records mention individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the area during that time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name TRANI was Pietro Trani, a prominent jurist and legal scholar. Born in Trani around 1200, he authored several influential works on canon law, including the Summa de Poenitentia.

During the Renaissance period, the TRANI surname gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo Trani in 1508. He was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Naples and other parts of southern Italy.

Another individual of note was Giovanni Battista Trani, a 17th-century painter and fresco artist. Born in Trani in 1615, he was renowned for his religious works adorning churches and monasteries throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, the TRANI surname appeared in literary circles with the birth of Francesca Trani in 1826. She was an acclaimed Italian poet and writer, known for her lyrical compositions and contributions to the Romantic movement in Italian literature.

Throughout its history, the TRANI surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval town of Trani, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trani

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

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

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