2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Trittipo
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "trittico" meaning to pulverize or grind.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Trittipo. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Trittipo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Trittipo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Trittipo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Trittipo
The surname Trittipo is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to have been derived from the Italian phrase "tre tippi," which roughly translates to "three types" or "three kinds." This suggests that the name may have been originally used to refer to someone who was involved in a trade or occupation that dealt with multiple types of products or services.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trittipo can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated around 1320. This document mentions a merchant named Guglielmo Trittipo, who was involved in the trade of spices and textiles from the East. It is possible that Guglielmo earned his surname due to the variety of goods he dealt with.
In the 14th century, the name Trittipo also appears in records from the city of Florence. A notable individual from this time was Lorenzo Trittipo, a renowned artist and sculptor who was born in 1349 and died in 1412. Lorenzo is known for his intricate carvings and sculptures, many of which can still be found adorning churches and public buildings throughout Italy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Trittipo became associated with the world of academia and literature. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Girolamo Trittipo, a scholar and philosopher who lived from 1480 to 1558. Girolamo was a prolific writer and is best known for his work "De Triplici Natura," which explored the concept of the three natures – physical, rational, and divine.
In the 17th century, the Trittipo name gained prominence in the field of medicine. Antonio Trittipo, born in 1625 and died in 1698, was a renowned physician and botanist from the city of Naples. He is credited with documenting and describing numerous plant species found in the region, and his work laid the foundation for modern botanical studies in Italy.
Another notable figure with the surname Trittipo was Maria Trittipo, a celebrated opera singer who lived from 1790 to 1865. Born in Venice, Maria was renowned for her powerful soprano voice and was a celebrated performer in many of the grand opera houses of Europe during the 19th century.
Throughout its history, the surname Trittipo has been associated with a diverse range of professions and accomplishments, reflecting the broad meaning of its origins. While the name may have started as a reference to those involved in trades dealing with multiple types of goods, it has since been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from art and literature to science and medicine.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trittipo
Among Census respondents with the surname Trittipo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Trittipo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Trittipo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Trittipo
Trittipo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-3 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,321 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-8 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,930 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 10,321 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 9,930 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Trittipo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #141,309 | -7.6% |
| Count | 129 | 121 | -6.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Trittipo bearers went from 129 to 121 (-6.2% change). The surname moved down 9,930 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #141,309.
FAQ
Trittipo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Trittipo?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Trittipo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Trittipo?
Trittipo ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Trittipo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Trittipo.
Has Trittipo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Trittipo went from 129 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Trittipo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Trittipo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Trittipo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Trittipo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (3.3%), Black (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Trittipo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Trittipo mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "trittico" meaning to pulverize or grind. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Trittipo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Trittipo?
Want to know how many people are called Trittipo? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.