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

Triunfel, 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 Triunfel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Triunfel in America

Triunfel is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Triunfel surname appeared 122 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 Triunfel.

The history of the last name Triunfel

The surname TRIUNFEL is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, which is located in northeastern Spain and parts of southern France. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "triumphare," meaning "to triumph" or "to celebrate a victory." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had achieved a significant triumph or victory, either in battle or in some other notable endeavor.

Records from the late 13th century indicate that the name was present in the town of Banyoles, near Girona, Catalonia. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a manuscript dated around 1280, which mentions a certain Guillem de Triunfel, who was a local landowner in the area.

In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Catalonia and neighboring regions. A notable example is Joan Triunfel, a merchant from Barcelona who was born in 1342 and is recorded as having traded with Italian cities such as Genoa and Venice.

During the 15th century, the TRIUNFEL name gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where several members of the family held positions of influence. One such individual was Jaume Triunfel, who was born in 1421 and served as a magistrate in the city's court system.

As the centuries passed, the TRIUNFEL name continued to be found throughout various parts of Spain, as well as in some regions of southern France. In the late 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Francesc Triunfel, a prominent philosopher and educator from Barcelona who lived from 1745 to 1812.

Another significant figure with the TRIUNFEL surname was María Triunfel, a celebrated painter and artist from Valencia who lived during the 19th century, from 1820 to 1891. Her works were widely exhibited and acclaimed throughout Spain and Europe during her lifetime.

Although the TRIUNFEL name has its roots in the Catalonia region, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or settled in different countries over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Triunfel

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

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

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