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

Travia, 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 Travia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Travia in America

Travia is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Travia surname appeared 169 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 Travia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Travia 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 Travia

The surname Travia originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "trabs," meaning "a beam" or "a rafter." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to woodworking or carpentry.

The earliest known record of the Travia name appears in a medieval document from the region of Campania, located in southern Italy. This document, dated around 1150, mentions a landowner named Guglielmo Travia, who owned several properties in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas.

During the 13th century, the Travia family gained prominence in the city of Salerno, where they were involved in various trades and held influential positions within the local community. One notable member was Antonio Travia, a successful merchant who lived between 1230 and 1295.

In the late 14th century, a branch of the Travia family migrated to Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. Here, they became known for their involvement in the local governance and cultural affairs. One prominent figure from this era was Giulio Travia, a renowned poet and scholar who lived from 1375 to 1442.

The Travia name has also been associated with several notable figures in more recent history. Pietro Travia (1760-1828) was an Italian painter known for his works depicting religious and mythological scenes. Another notable bearer of the name was Vincenzo Travia (1826-1900), a renowned Italian architect who designed several landmark buildings in Naples and Rome.

Other individuals with the Travia surname include Girolamo Travia (1670-1740), a prominent Sicilian lawyer and judge, and Antonio Travia (1890-1967), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the mid-20th century.

While the Travia name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insights into the rich heritage and origins of this surname, which has left an indelible mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Travia

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

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

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