2000
#10,473
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,812
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.04
Rare Last name
Triana
A Spanish toponymic surname derived from the town of Triana in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,163 Americans carry the last name Triana. That puts it at #8,679 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 82,333 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Triana surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
4.2K
1 in 82,333
Census rank
#8,679
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,630 bearers of the surname Triana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8679th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Triana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.0%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and Two or More Races (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Triana
Among Census respondents with the surname Triana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.0%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and Two or More Races (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Triana bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Triana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino86.0% · 3,122
- White12.7% · 460
- Two or more races0.5% · 18
- Black or African American0.3% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Triana
Triana appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,012
+1,200 bearers (+42.7%)
Per 100,000 1.36
Rank movement Up 2,214 places
2020
#8,679
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,630
-382 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 1.21
Rank movement Down 420 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,473 | 2,812 | 1.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,259 | 4,012 | 1.36 | +1,200 bearers (+42.7%) | Up 2,214 places |
| 2020 | #8,679 | 3,630 | 1.21 | -382 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 420 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Triana surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,259 | #8,679 | -5.1% |
| Count | 4,012 | 3,630 | -9.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.36 | 1.21 | -10.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Triana bearers went from 4,012 to 3,630 (-9.5% change). The surname moved down 420 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,259 to #8,679.
FAQ
Triana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Triana?
Name Census estimates that about 4,163 living Americans carry the surname Triana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 82,333 residents.
How common is Triana?
Triana ranks #8,679 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.21 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,630 people with the surname Triana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,163), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.21 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Triana.
Has Triana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Triana went from 4,012 recorded bearers to 3,630. That is a decrease of 382 (-9.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,259 to #8,679.
What does the Census say about the background of Triana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Triana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.0%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and Two or More Races (0.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Triana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (3,122 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Triana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (86.0%), White (12.7%), Two or More Races (0.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Triana (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Triana mean?
A Spanish toponymic surname derived from the town of Triana in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Triana (1.21 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Triana?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Triana, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.