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

Tromba, 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 Tromba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tromba in America

Tromba is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tromba surname appeared 256 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 Tromba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tromba 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 Tromba

The surname Tromba has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "tromba," which means "trumpet." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who played the trumpet or was involved in a profession related to music or instrument-making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tromba can be found in the Venetian archives from the 13th century. These records mention a family with the name Tromba residing in the city of Venice, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are references to a nobleman named Giulio Tromba, who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Republic of Venice. His travels and missions across Europe helped to spread the name beyond the borders of Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Tromba gained further prominence with the birth of Francesco Tromba (1481-1544), a renowned painter and architect from Verona. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings across northern Italy.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Tromba was Antonio Tromba (1620-1698), a Baroque composer and violinist from Bergamo. He was known for his innovative compositions and contribution to the development of instrumental music during that era.

Another individual of note was Gian Battista Tromba (1744-1820), a scholar and theologian from Milan. He authored several influential works on religious studies and served as a professor at the University of Pavia.

As the centuries passed, the Tromba name continued to appear in various regions of Italy, with some families also migrating to other parts of Europe and beyond. However, the name's roots can be firmly traced back to the Italian peninsula and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tromba

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

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

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