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

Trantina, 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 Trantina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trantina in America

Trantina is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trantina surname appeared 167 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 Trantina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trantina 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 Trantina

The surname TRANTINA is of Italian origin, emerging in the northern regions of Italy during the Renaissance period. It is believed to have derived from the word "trante," which referred to a small stream or rivulet. This suggests that the name might have initially been a locational surname, given to individuals residing near a small waterway or brook.

One of the earliest known records of the TRANTINA surname dates back to the 14th century, when a family by this name was documented in the city of Verona. Historical archives from the region mention a merchant named Giovanni TRANTINA, who was active in the trade of silk and spices during the late 1300s.

In the 15th century, the TRANTINA name appeared in several land registries and census records in the nearby towns of Mantua and Brescia. During this time, the spelling variations "Trantino" and "Trantini" were also found, indicating the fluidity of surname spellings in those days.

A notable figure from the 16th century was Alessandro TRANTINA (1523-1589), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Venetian Republic. His most celebrated work is the Church of San Rocco in Venice, which he co-designed with the esteemed architect Jacopo Sansovino.

Another prominent individual was Lucrezia TRANTINA (1660-1723), a celebrated opera singer who performed in various courts and theaters across Europe. Her remarkable vocal talents earned her widespread acclaim, and she was particularly renowned for her interpretations of works by composers such as Monteverdi and Cavalli.

In the 18th century, the TRANTINA name gained further prominence with the birth of Girolamo TRANTINA (1728-1802), a renowned philosopher and academic. He was a professor at the University of Padua and authored several influential treatises on ethics, metaphysics, and logic, which were widely studied throughout Italy and beyond.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Pietro TRANTINA (1832-1901), a pioneering engineer who contributed significantly to the development of early railroad systems in Italy. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several crucial rail lines, including the historic Milan-Venice route, which played a pivotal role in facilitating transportation and commerce across the country.

While the TRANTINA surname has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries, with descendants of these early families carrying on the name and its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trantina

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

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

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