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

Trias, 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 Trias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trias in America

Trias is the 35537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trias surname appeared 633 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 Trias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trias 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 Trias

The surname Trias has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century or possibly earlier. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "triticum," meaning wheat or grain. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with those involved in agriculture, particularly the cultivation of wheat or other grains.

In Spain, the surname Trias was primarily concentrated in the region of Catalonia, particularly in the provinces of Barcelona and Girona. It is possible that the name evolved from a place name or a descriptive nickname referring to someone who lived near a wheat field or worked with grain.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Trias can be found in a document from the city of Barcelona, dated 1487. This document mentions a certain Jaume Trias, who was a merchant engaged in the trade of grain and other agricultural products.

Another notable historical figure bearing the surname Trias was Francesc Trias i Giro (1760-1812), a Catalan physician and botanist. He made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and was a member of the Royal Academy of Natural Sciences and Arts of Barcelona.

In the 19th century, Josep Trias i Colomer (1821-1898) was a prominent Catalan lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and played a role in the political movements of the time.

The surname Trias also has a presence in the literary world. Antoni Trias i Ros (1900-1971) was a Catalan poet and writer known for his works that explored the themes of nature, love, and the Catalan identity.

Another notable figure was Miquel Trias Peitx (1839-1914), a Catalan engineer and architect. He designed several important buildings in Barcelona, including the iconic Palau de la Música Catalana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

While the surname Trias has its roots in Spain, particularly in the region of Catalonia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical origins and associations with agriculture and wheat cultivation remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trias

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

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

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