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

Trenado, 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 Trenado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trenado in America

Trenado is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trenado surname appeared 324 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 Trenado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trenado 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 Trenado

The surname Trenado likely originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a derivative of the Spanish word "trenado," which means "braided" or "plaited," referring to a distinctive hairstyle or perhaps a type of textile weaving technique.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trenado can be found in the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, which contains documents related to the Spanish colonial era in the Americas. In a document dated 1576, a certain Juan Trenado is mentioned as a sailor aboard a ship bound for the New World.

In the 17th century, the Trenado surname appears in various municipal records and church registries across Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. One notable figure from this period was Francisca Trenado, born in 1625 in Seville, who was a renowned embroiderer and textile artist renowned for her intricate and ornate designs.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Trenado name traveled to the colonies in the Americas. In 1692, a certain Rodrigo Trenado is recorded as one of the early settlers in the town of San Juan Bautista, present-day Cuba.

The 18th century saw the Trenado name spread further across Europe and the New World. In 1712, a merchant named Antonio Trenado is documented as having established a successful trading business in Cadiz, Spain, dealing in textiles and luxury goods from the Americas.

Moving into the 19th century, the Trenado surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Miguel Trenado, born in 1821 in Madrid, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works often explored themes of love, passion, and the human condition.

Throughout history, the Trenado surname has been associated with various professions, from sailors and artisans to merchants and writers. While not a particularly common name, it has left a distinct mark across several countries and centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse experiences of those who have borne it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trenado

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

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

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