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

Tremillo, 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 Tremillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tremillo in America

Tremillo is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tremillo surname appeared 284 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 Tremillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tremillo 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 Tremillo

The surname TREMILLO is of Italian origin, first appearing in records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Tuscany, where it was derived from the Italian word "tremolare," meaning "to tremble" or "to shake." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed as a nickname for someone with a trembling or shaking manner.

One of the earliest known bearers of the TREMILLO surname was Francesco Tremillo, a merchant from Florence, who was mentioned in a trade document from 1289. Another early record comes from the town of Siena, where a family by the name of Tremillo was recorded as owning land in the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the Venetian archives, where a notable figure named Antonio Tremillo was recorded as a prominent merchant and diplomat. He was born in 1412 and is known to have traveled extensively throughout Europe, representing the interests of the Venetian Republic in various trade negotiations.

As the surname spread beyond its Tuscan origins, variations in spelling began to emerge. In the 16th century, records from the Papal States show the name spelled as "Tremiglio," while in Naples, it was sometimes written as "Trimiglio."

One notable bearer of the TREMILLO name in more recent history was Pietro Tremillo (1801-1879), an Italian composer and musician from Naples. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan song genre and his compositions for the mandolin.

Another individual of note was Giulia Tremillo (1856-1932), an Italian writer and feminist activist from Rome. She was a prominent figure in the early women's rights movement in Italy and wrote several influential works advocating for greater equality and education opportunities for women.

Moving further back in time, records from the 16th century mention a Giovanni Battista Tremillo, a renowned artist from Florence who specialized in fresco painting. His works can still be found adorning the walls of several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 18th century, the TREMILLO name gained recognition in the field of medicine with the contributions of Vincenzo Tremillo (1723-1798), a physician and botanist from Palermo, Sicily. He made significant advancements in the study of medicinal plants and their applications in treating various ailments.

These are just a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have borne the TREMILLO surname throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tremillo

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

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

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