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

Trillo, 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 Trillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trillo in America

Trillo is the 18177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trillo surname appeared 1,531 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 Trillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trillo 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 Trillo

The surname Trillo originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "triticum," which means "wheat," or from the Italian word "trillo," meaning "a type of chirping bird." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to farming or agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trillo can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples, dating back to the 13th century. It is mentioned in various documents and manuscripts from that time, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Niccolò Trillo was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Salerno, Campania. He is believed to have contributed significantly to the local economy and played a role in the development of trade routes in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the Trillo family gained prominence in the city of Cosenza, Calabria. One of the most renowned members was Giulio Trillo (1519-1594), a renowned humanist scholar and poet who was highly regarded for his literary works and contributions to the cultural renaissance of the region.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Trillo family settled in the city of Naples, where they became known for their involvement in the legal profession. Girolamo Trillo (1608-1679) was a highly respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Neapolitan courts.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Trillo (1758-1824), a military officer and statesman from Calabria. He held important positions in the Napoleonic era and played a significant role in the administration of the Kingdom of Naples during that turbulent period.

Throughout history, the surname Trillo has been associated with various professions and social classes, including merchants, landowners, scholars, artists, and military personnel. While the name originated in southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions of the country and even to other parts of the world due to migration and family connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trillo

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

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

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