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

Trinidad, 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 Trinidad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trinidad in America

Trinidad is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trinidad surname appeared 102 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 Trinidad.

The history of the last name Trinidad

The surname TRINADAD has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TRINADAD can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain, where it appeared in a document from the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "trinidad," which means "trinity" and has its roots in the Latin word "trinitas." This connection to religious terminology suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals or families involved in religious orders or with strong Christian affiliations.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Juan de TRINADAD was mentioned in a chronicle documenting the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This historical reference indicates that the name had spread beyond the Catalonian region and was present in other parts of Spain.

During the 15th century, the name TRINADAD gained prominence in Portugal, where it was associated with the Portuguese exploration and colonization of the Caribbean island now known as Trinidad. It is believed that some of the early settlers and explorers who established a presence on the island carried this surname, leading to its adoption and dissemination in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname TRINADAD in the Caribbean was Diego de TRINADAD, a Spanish explorer who participated in the conquest of Puerto Rico in the early 16th century. Another notable figure was Cristóbal de TRINADAD, a Portuguese navigator who is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore the mouth of the Orinoco River in present-day Venezuela in the late 15th century.

As the name spread across the Iberian Peninsula and the Caribbean, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Trinidade, Trenidad, and Trenidade. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions and time periods.

Other notable individuals with the surname TRINADAD include:

1. Hernando de TRINADAD (c. 1500-1570), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico.
2. Tomás de TRINADAD (c. 1570-1630), a Portuguese missionary and explorer who worked in Brazil and the Amazon region.
3. María de TRINADAD (c. 1620-1680), a Spanish nun and writer who authored several religious texts.
4. José de TRINADAD (c. 1680-1745), a Spanish-born architect and engineer who worked on various projects in colonial Mexico.
5. Pedro de TRINADAD (c. 1750-1820), a Portuguese military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trinidad

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

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

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