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

Tripoli, 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 Tripoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tripoli in America

Tripoli is the 23185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tripoli surname appeared 1,100 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 Tripoli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tripoli 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 Tripoli

The surname Tripoli originates from the city of Tripoli in modern-day Libya, North Africa. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "Tri-polis" meaning "three cities", referring to the ancient Greek cities that once existed in the region.

The name first appeared in historical records during the medieval period, particularly in documents related to the Crusades and trade activities in the Mediterranean region. Some of the earliest known references to the surname can be found in Italian and Venetian merchant records from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the notable early bearers of the name was Pietro Tripoli, a Venetian navigator and explorer who lived in the late 13th century. He is credited with leading several expeditions to the Black Sea region and contributing to the expansion of Venetian trade routes.

In the 15th century, the surname Tripoli appeared in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. This was likely due to the migration of merchants and traders from the Mediterranean region. One prominent figure was Giovanni Battista Tripoli, an Italian architect and engineer who lived between 1470 and 1542. He is known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome and other Italian cities.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Tripoli was also found in England and other parts of the British Isles. This can be attributed to the influx of immigrants from various regions of Europe, including Italy and Spain. One notable English bearer of the name was John Tripoli, a merchant and ship owner who lived in the late 16th century and was involved in trade activities between England and the Mediterranean.

Another significant figure was Antonio Tripoli, a Spanish navigator and cartographer who lived from 1570 to 1637. He is known for his detailed maps of the Mediterranean region and his contributions to the understanding of maritime navigation during that time period.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname Tripoli continued to appear in various parts of Europe and the Americas, reflecting the ongoing migration and exploration of new territories. One notable American bearer of the name was William Tripoli, a soldier and military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and was born in 1748.

Over the centuries, the surname Tripoli has been associated with various professions, including merchants, navigators, explorers, architects, and military personnel, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tripoli

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

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

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