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

Tremonti, 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 Tremonti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tremonti in America

Tremonti is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tremonti surname appeared 281 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 Tremonti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tremonti 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 Tremonti

The surname Tremonti has its origins in Italy, more specifically, in the northern region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name Tremonti is derived from the Italian words "tre" (three) and "monti" (mountains), indicating a connection to a geographical location characterized by three hills or mountains.

One of the earliest records of the Tremonti surname can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, dating back to the late 13th century. It is likely that the name originated in one of the small villages or towns situated among the three hills or mountains surrounding Milan, such as Tremonti di Sotto or Tremonti di Sopra.

During the Renaissance period, the Tremonti name gained prominence as several members of the family achieved notable positions within the Catholic Church. One such individual was Cardinal Giovanni Battista Tremonti (1510-1584), a highly influential figure in the papal court during the reigns of Pope Paul III and Pope Pius IV.

In the 17th century, the Tremonti family played a significant role in the arts and architecture of Milan. Pietro Tremonti (1612-1678) was a renowned architect and sculptor who designed several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of San Fedele and the Palazzo Litta Modignani.

Another prominent figure bearing the Tremonti surname was Girolamo Tremonti (1701-1784), a celebrated painter and fresco artist. His works can be found adorning the walls and ceilings of numerous churches and noble residences throughout northern Italy.

As the Tremonti family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy and Europe, the name underwent some variations in spelling, such as Tremonte, Tremontini, and Tremontano. However, the core meaning and association with the three mountains remained consistent.

In more recent history, one of the most notable individuals with the Tremonti surname was Giulio Tremonti (born 1947), an Italian politician and economist who served as the Minister of Economy and Finance in various governments between 2001 and 2011.

The Tremonti surname continues to be prevalent in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, and Veneto, where it has left an indelible mark on the local history, culture, and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tremonti

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

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

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