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

Troiano, 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 Troiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troiano in America

Troiano is the 12307th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troiano surname appeared 2,526 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Troiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troiano 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 Troiano

The surname Troiano originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the ancient Roman city of Troia, which is now known as Trogir in modern-day Croatia. The name may have been adopted by individuals who either hailed from or resided in this area.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Troiano can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in Campania. This collection contains references to individuals bearing the name Troiano as early as the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Troiano Bucca di Ranallo was a prominent jurist and statesman from the city of Naples. He served as a judge and ambassador for the Kingdom of Naples under the reign of King Charles I of Anjou.

During the Renaissance period, the Troiano family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pietro Troiano, born in 1508 in Campagna, was a renowned poet and author who wrote works such as "Il Paradiso Terrestre" and "La Vita di Santi."

Another notable individual was Girolamo Troiano, born in 1516 in Naples. He was a skilled sculptor and architect who worked on various projects in Naples, including the design of the Church of Sant'Anna dei Lombardi.

In the 17th century, Giacomo Troiano, born in 1620 in Capua, was a respected physician and author of medical treatises. His work "De Morbis Epidemicis" was widely studied and influential in the field of medicine at the time.

As the surname Troiano spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Trojan, Trojan-Troiano, and Troiani. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different regions.

While the surname Troiano has its roots in Italy, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, potentially due to migration and intermarriage. However, the majority of historical records and notable figures associated with this surname trace back to its Italian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troiano

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

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

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