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

Tringali, 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 Tringali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tringali in America

Tringali is the 22707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tringali surname appeared 1,129 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 Tringali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tringali 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 Tringali

The surname Tringali is of Italian origin, specifically from the island of Sicily. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "tringare," which means "to linger" or "to delay." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who was known for being slow or taking their time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tringali can be found in historical records from the city of Palermo, Sicily, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a family with the surname Tringali residing in the area. It is possible that the name may have been associated with a particular location or village within Sicily, as many Italian surnames have their roots in place names or local geographical features.

In the 16th century, the name Tringali appears in several historical documents from the Italian city of Naples. One notable individual was Giovanni Battista Tringali, a sculptor and architect who lived from around 1540 to 1620. His works can still be found in various churches and buildings throughout Naples and other parts of southern Italy.

During the 17th century, the surname Tringali gained prominence in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. Francesco Tringali (1614-1681) was a notable lawyer and jurist from Reggio Calabria, who served as a judge and legal advisor to several noblemen and rulers of the time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Tringali family settled in the island of Malta, which was then under the rule of the Knights of St. John. One notable figure from this period was Vincenzo Tringali (1738-1814), a Maltese painter and artist known for his religious and historical paintings adorning many churches and buildings in Malta.

Another prominent individual with the surname Tringali was Giuseppe Tringali (1801-1878), an Italian botanist and naturalist from Sicily. He made significant contributions to the study of the local flora and fauna of the region and published several works on the subject.

Throughout its history, the surname Tringali has maintained a strong presence in various parts of southern Italy, particularly in Sicily, Calabria, and Naples. While the name has spread to other parts of the world due to migration, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tringali

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

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

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