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

Treminio, 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 Treminio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Treminio in America

Treminio is the 38532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Treminio surname appeared 574 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 Treminio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Treminio 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 Treminio

The surname TREMINIO originates from Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "treminus," which means "boundary" or "border." This suggests that the ancestors of those bearing the TREMINIO surname may have lived near or on the borders of certain regions or provinces.

In the 14th century, the name TREMINIO appeared in several historical documents from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the areas around Florence and Siena. These records often referred to landowners or individuals who held positions of authority in their local communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TREMINIO can be found in a manuscript from the year 1327, which mentions a certain Pietro TREMINIO, a nobleman from the city of Arezzo. Unfortunately, little is known about his life or accomplishments.

During the Renaissance period, the TREMINIO name gained prominence in the arts and literature. In the 16th century, a renowned painter named Girolamo TREMINIO (1506-1580) was active in the city of Urbino, where he created numerous frescoes and altarpieces for local churches and noble families.

Another notable figure bearing the TREMINIO surname was Ludovico TREMINIO (1572-1634), a scholar and writer from Perugia. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, earning him recognition among the intellectual circles of his time.

In the 18th century, the TREMINIO name was associated with the Italian unification movement. Antonio TREMINIO (1733-1812), a lawyer and political activist from Naples, played a significant role in advocating for the unification of the Italian states under a single government.

The 19th century saw the rise of a prominent military figure named Giuseppe TREMINIO (1821-1892). Born in Sicily, he served as a general in the Italian army and was instrumental in the campaigns that led to the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Throughout its history, the TREMINIO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, politicians, and military leaders. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the movement and migration of people over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Treminio

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

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

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