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

Trerotola, 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 Trerotola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trerotola in America

Trerotola is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trerotola surname appeared 154 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 Trerotola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trerotola 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 Trerotola

The surname TREROTOLA originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, around the 15th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "tre" meaning "three" and "rotola" meaning "roll" or "scroll," suggesting a possible connection to a profession or trade involving rolls or scrolls, such as a baker or a scribe.

The earliest known record of the name TREROTOLA can be found in the municipal archives of Naples, dating back to the late 15th century. One notable mention is a document from 1487 referring to a certain Giordano TREROTOLA, a baker residing in the city.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the towns of Caserta and Aversa, both located in the Campania region. These records include mentions of landowners, merchants, and artisans bearing the TREROTOLA surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name TREROTOLA was Raffaele TREROTOLA, a renowned sculptor from Naples who lived between 1550 and 1628. His most notable work is the intricate marble altar in the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore, a testament to his exceptional craftsmanship.

Another notable figure was Gian Battista TREROTOLA, a poet and scholar from Caserta, who lived from 1625 to 1697. He was renowned for his poetic works, including "Le Rime," a collection of sonnets and lyrical compositions.

In the 18th century, the TREROTOLA family gained prominence in the town of Aversa, where they were involved in the local silk trade. One member, Vincenzo TREROTOLA (1723-1795), established a successful silk factory that employed hundreds of workers and exported goods throughout Europe.

During the Napoleonic era, a military officer named Ettore TREROTOLA (1776-1848) from Naples gained recognition for his bravery in several battles against the French forces. He was awarded the prestigious Order of the Two Sicilies for his valor.

In the 19th century, the TREROTOLA family continued to prosper, with members achieving success in various fields. One notable figure was Giovanna TREROTOLA (1842-1912), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Naples. She founded several schools for girls and fought tirelessly for equal educational opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trerotola

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

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

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