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

Trayah, 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 Trayah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trayah in America

Trayah is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trayah surname appeared 157 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 Trayah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trayah 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 Trayah

The surname TRAYAH is believed to have originated in the southern regions of France during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "trayer," which means "to betray" or "to deceive." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were known for their deceitful or untrustworthy behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TRAYAH can be found in the archives of the city of Marseille, where a certain Guilhem TRAYAH is mentioned in a document dated 1347. This document pertains to a property dispute, but unfortunately, no further details about Guilhem TRAYAH's life or background are provided.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family bearing the name TRAYAH residing in the village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, located in the heart of the Provençal region. This family is believed to have been involved in the local wine trade, which was a prominent economic activity in the area at the time.

One notable figure associated with the surname TRAYAH is Jean TRAYAH (1512-1579), a Renaissance scholar and humanist who was born in the town of Arles. Jean TRAYAH was renowned for his contributions to the field of classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek and Latin texts.

During the 17th century, the name TRAYAH appears to have spread beyond the borders of France. Historical records mention a certain Marcello TRAYAH (1625-1697), an Italian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region and even ventured as far as the Middle East.

Another individual of note is Émilie TRAYAH (1789-1861), a French novelist and playwright who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, passion, and societal norms. Her novel "Les Amours Tragiques" (The Tragic Loves) was particularly well-received and established her reputation as a prominent figure in the literary circles of 19th-century Paris.

It is worth mentioning that the name TRAYAH has also been associated with various place names throughout southern France. For instance, there is a village called Trayahac in the department of Gard, and a hamlet named Trayahet in the department of Vaucluse. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trayah

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

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

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