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

Trimino, 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 Trimino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trimino in America

Trimino is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trimino surname appeared 212 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 Trimino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trimino 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 Trimino

The surname TRIMINO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "trimino," which means "a triple thread" or "a threefold cord." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the textile industry, such as weavers or merchants dealing in fabrics.

The name TRIMINO first appeared in historical records in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence, which was known for its thriving textile industry during the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Giovanni TRIMINO, a successful merchant who lived in Florence in the late 13th century.

As the surname spread across Italy, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as TRIMINI, TRIMINIO, and TRIMINE. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

In the 15th century, the name TRIMINO gained prominence in the northern Italian city of Genoa, where a family of renowned bankers and financiers bore this surname. Notably, Gian Battista TRIMINO (1450-1523) was a prominent figure in the city's financial circles and served as a trusted advisor to the Doge of Genoa.

During the Renaissance period, the TRIMINO family extended their influence beyond Italy. In the early 16th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where they adopted the Spanish spelling TRIMINIO. One notable member of this branch was Pedro TRIMINIO (1487-1562), a renowned artist and sculptor who contributed to the decorations of the Alhambra palace in Granada.

Another prominent individual with the surname TRIMINO was Giacomo TRIMINO (1570-1635), a renowned architect from Venice who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

In the 18th century, the TRIMINO surname made its way to the Americas, with records showing individuals bearing this name in various regions of the United States and Latin America. One notable figure was Antonio TRIMINO (1725-1805), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who played a significant role in mapping the western territories of what is now the United States.

Throughout history, the surname TRIMINO has been associated with individuals from various professions, including merchants, bankers, artists, architects, and explorers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trimino

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

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

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