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

Travassos, 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 Travassos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Travassos in America

Travassos is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Travassos surname appeared 356 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 Travassos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Travassos 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 Travassos

The surname Travassos originated in Portugal during the medieval period. It is derived from the Portuguese word "travesso," which means "mischievous" or "naughty." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who exhibited such traits.

The earliest known record of the Travassos surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a document from the northern region of Portugal. It is believed that the name originated in this area, specifically in the town of Travaços, which is located in the district of Vila Real.

During the 15th century, the Travassos surname became more widespread throughout Portugal, particularly among noble families. One notable figure from this era was João Travassos, a military commander who fought in the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in 1415.

In the 16th century, the Travassos family established themselves in the Portuguese colonies, including Brazil. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in Brazil is that of Pedro Travassos, a Portuguese explorer who arrived in the region in the late 1500s.

Another notable individual with the Travassos surname was Miguel Travassos Sardinha (1532-1596), a Portuguese military officer and navigator who participated in the Portuguese colonization of Brazil.

In the 18th century, the Travassos surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Francisco Travassos Valdez (1725-1805), a Brazilian poet and writer who is considered one of the pioneers of Brazilian literature.

During the 19th century, the Travassos surname continued to be found among influential figures in various fields. One such individual was José Travassos Valdez (1787-1862), a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Senate and played a significant role in the drafting of the Brazilian Criminal Code.

Throughout history, the Travassos surname has been associated with notable individuals from different backgrounds, including military leaders, explorers, writers, and politicians. While the name originated in Portugal, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in Brazil, where it has a strong presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Travassos

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

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

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