2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Trichilo
A surname originating from the Greek words "trichas" (hair) and "hilos" (hay), likely denoting a connection to hair or fur.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Trichilo. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Trichilo 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Trichilo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Trichilo, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Trichilo
The surname TRICHILO is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "trikhos," meaning hair, suggesting that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with distinct hair characteristics.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname TRICHILO can be traced back to the 16th century in various Italian historical records and documents. One notable example is the mention of a Trichilo family in the town of Reggio Calabria in the year 1567, where they were recorded as landowners and merchants.
In the late 17th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Trichilo (1644-1718) was a renowned philosopher and theologian from Messina, Sicily. His works on metaphysics and theology were widely studied and influential during his time.
Another historical figure bearing the surname TRICHILO was Vincenzo Trichilo (1773-1849), a celebrated Italian painter and artist from Palermo, Sicily. His works, mainly focused on religious subjects and portraiture, can still be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
During the 19th century, the TRICHILO surname gained recognition with the birth of Antonio Trichilo (1825-1901), a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Reggio Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
In the early 20th century, the name TRICHILO was associated with Giuseppe Trichilo (1902-1978), a renowned Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and development of several notable buildings and urban projects in cities like Rome and Milan.
While the surname TRICHILO has its roots in southern Italy, over time, it has spread to other regions of the country and even abroad, as families migrated and settled in different parts of the world. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Calabria and Sicily.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trichilo
Among Census respondents with the surname Trichilo, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Trichilo 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 Trichilo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 109
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Trichilo
Trichilo 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
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+20 bearers (+17.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,769 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-21 bearers (-15.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,618 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+17.9%) | Up 8,769 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.9%) | Down 19,618 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 Trichilo 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 | #129,047 | #148,665 | -15.2% |
| Count | 132 | 111 | -15.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Trichilo bearers went from 132 to 111 (-15.9% change). The surname moved down 19,618 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #148,665.
FAQ
Trichilo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Trichilo?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Trichilo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Trichilo?
Trichilo ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Trichilo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Trichilo.
Has Trichilo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Trichilo went from 132 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 21 (-15.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Trichilo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Trichilo, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Trichilo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Trichilo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Black (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Trichilo (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 Trichilo mean?
A surname originating from the Greek words "trichas" (hair) and "hilos" (hay), likely denoting a connection to hair or fur. 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 Trichilo (0.04 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 many people share the surname Trichilo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.