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

Trawally, 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 Trawally surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trawally in America

Trawally is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trawally surname appeared 176 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 Trawally.

The history of the last name Trawally

The surname TRAWALLY originated in the West African country of Gambia. It is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century among the Mandinka people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the region.

The name TRAWALLY likely derives from the Mandinka word "trawa," which means "to work hard" or "to labor." It may have been given to someone who was known for their industrious nature or someone who worked a particular trade or profession with great dedication.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TRAWALLY can be found in the writings of British explorer and writer Francis Moore, who traveled extensively in West Africa in the early 19th century. In his book "Travels into the Inland Parts of Africa," published in 1737, Moore mentions encountering a village chief named Trawally during his journey.

Another notable figure with the surname TRAWALLY was Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba Trawally (1887-1965), a prominent Gambian politician and diplomat. He served as the Speaker of the Gambian House of Representatives and was later appointed as the country's first High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

In the 20th century, Alieu Edrissa Trawally (1926-2008) was a highly respected Gambian educator and politician. He served as the Minister of Education and later as the Vice President of Gambia under President Dawda Jawara's administration.

Fatou Bom Trawally (born 1957) is a contemporary Gambian entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the founder and CEO of the Trawally Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including agriculture, real estate, and hospitality.

Fatu Camara Trawally (born 1968) is a Gambian author and journalist. She has written several books, including "The Underdog" and "Chasing Fortunes," which explore the experiences of Gambian immigrants and the challenges faced by women in West African societies.

While the surname TRAWALLY is most commonly found in Gambia and among the Mandinka diaspora, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Mandinka people in West Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trawally

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

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 Trawally 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.

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

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