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

Tribune, 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 Tribune surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tribune in America

Tribune is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tribune surname appeared 110 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 Tribune.

The history of the last name Tribune

The surname Tribune is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was derived from the Latin word "tribunus," meaning "tribune" or "representative of the people." The word "tribunus" itself comes from the Latin word "tribus," which referred to the three original tribes of ancient Rome: the Ramnes, Tities, and Luceres.

In ancient Rome, tribunes were elected officials who represented the interests of the plebeians (common citizens) against the patricians (aristocracy). They had the power to veto decisions made by magistrates and the Senate, and their role was to protect the rights and interests of the common people.

The surname Tribune likely first appeared in Italy during the medieval period, when it was used to identify individuals who held positions of authority or representation similar to the ancient Roman tribunes. It may have been adopted by individuals who served in local government or held positions of leadership within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tribune can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of medieval documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in southern Italy, dated around the 11th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Tribunus" and "Tribunio."

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Teodino Tribune is mentioned in the historical records of the city of Siena, Italy. He was a prominent citizen and held a position of influence within the local government.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Tribune gained prominence in Florence, where it was associated with several influential families. One notable bearer of the name was Niccolò Tribune (1452-1523), a renowned Florentine humanist, philosopher, and writer.

Another notable figure with the surname Tribune was Girolamo Tribune (1501-1562), an Italian jurist and theologian who served as a judge in the Roman Curia and participated in the Council of Trent, a major ecumenical council of the Catholic Church in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname Tribune appears in the records of the Kingdom of Naples, where it was associated with several noble families. One such family, the Tribunes of Monteleone, held the title of Dukes and played a significant role in the local politics and administration of the region.

As the surname Tribune spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Tribuno, Tribuni, and Tribuna, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic variations.

While the surname Tribune has its roots in ancient Rome and the concept of representation and advocacy for the common people, it has since evolved to become a widespread surname across Italy and other parts of the world, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tribune

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

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 Tribune 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.

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

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