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

Tranquilli, 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 Tranquilli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tranquilli in America

Tranquilli is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tranquilli surname appeared 163 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 Tranquilli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tranquilli 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 Tranquilli

The surname Tranquilli originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "tranquillo," which means "calm" or "peaceful." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone with a calm or serene demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tranquilli surname can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Francesco Tranquilli, a nobleman from Perugia who lived in the late 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Tranquilli name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Niccolò Tranquilli, also known as Niccolò Panormita (1386-1458), was a renowned Italian humanist, poet, and diplomat who served as a secretary to King Alfonso V of Aragon.

Another notable figure was Antonio Tranquilli (1550-1624), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria and the Palazzo Spada.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Tranquilli (1810-1885) was an Italian painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Italy.

One of the most famous bearers of the Tranquilli surname was Pio Tranquilli Molza (1912-1997), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a prominent figure in the Italian Communist Party.

Throughout history, the Tranquilli name has also been associated with various place names and locations in Italy. For example, the town of Tranquilli in the province of Ascoli Piceno, located in the Marche region, likely derived its name from the surname.

While the Tranquilli surname is primarily found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its roots and origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tranquilli

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

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

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