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

Triana, 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 Triana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Triana in America

Triana is the 8259th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Triana surname appeared 4,012 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Triana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Triana 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 Triana

The surname Triana is of Spanish origin, specifically from the city of Triana, which is a neighborhood in Seville, Spain. The name is believed to have derived from the Roman name Triana, meaning "three paths" or "three roads," referring to the three main roads that converged in this area.

Triana has a rich historical significance, dating back to the Roman era. The neighborhood was known as an important center for pottery and ceramic production, with many skilled artisans residing in the area. During the Moorish rule of Spain, Triana became renowned for its ceramics, particularly the iconic azulejos (glazed tiles) that adorned many buildings and structures.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Triana can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document contains references to individuals with the surname Triana, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Triana was Juan de Triana, a Spanish sailor and navigator who is believed to have been the first European to sight the American mainland, before Christopher Columbus. Juan de Triana was born around 1470 in Lepe, Huelva, Spain, and accompanied Columbus on his journey to the Americas in 1492.

Another prominent individual with the surname Triana was Miguel de Triana, a Spanish sculptor and architect who lived during the 16th century. He was born in Seville around 1520 and is best known for his contributions to the construction and ornamentation of the Cathedral of Seville, one of the largest and most impressive Gothic cathedrals in the world.

In the 17th century, Gaspar de Triana y Melgarejo was a Spanish painter and engraver active in Seville. He was born in 1625 and is particularly renowned for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can be found in churches and convents throughout Seville and the surrounding region.

During the 18th century, José Triana y Muñoz was a notable Spanish painter and engraver from Seville. He was born in 1746 and is recognized for his intricate engravings and illustrations, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits of notable figures of the time.

In the 19th century, Manuel Triana y Ortiz was a Spanish botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of Colombian flora. He was born in 1842 in Seville and traveled extensively throughout Colombia, collecting and documenting numerous plant species, some of which were named after him.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname Triana throughout history, showcasing the rich cultural and artistic heritage associated with this Spanish name rooted in the city of Triana, Seville.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Triana

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

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

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