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

Tripi, 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 Tripi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tripi in America

Tripi is the 28158th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tripi surname appeared 850 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 Tripi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tripi 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 Tripi

The surname TRIPI originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "tripus," meaning "three-legged stool" or "tripod." This suggests a possible connection to an occupation or trade related to furniture-making or pottery.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name TRIPI can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina in the 14th century. The name appeared in various municipal records and documents from that era, often spelled as "Trippi" or "Trippe."

In the 15th century, the TRIPI surname was also documented in the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern region of Calabria. This indicates that the name had spread across the Strait of Messina, which separates Sicily from the Italian mainland.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bearing the TRIPI surname emerged. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Tripi (1537-1611), a renowned Sicilian painter and sculptor active in the late 16th century. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Sicily.

Another prominent TRIPI was Tommaso Tripi (1781-1847), a Sicilian nobleman and politician who served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament during the early 19th century. He was instrumental in the political reforms and the fight for autonomy in Sicily during that time.

In the 18th century, the TRIPI surname gained recognition in the field of music with the birth of Vincenzo Tripi (1725-1804), a composer and violinist from Messina. His compositions, particularly his violin concertos, were highly praised and performed throughout Italy.

As the TRIPI family spread across Italy and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Trippy, Trippy, Tripodi, and Tripodi. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

While the TRIPI surname remains most prevalent in southern Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria, it has also found its way into other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of their Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tripi

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

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

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