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

Troncoso, 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 Troncoso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troncoso in America

Troncoso is the 10822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troncoso surname appeared 2,943 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 Troncoso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troncoso 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 Troncoso

The surname Troncoso is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Castilla y León, specifically in the province of Salamanca. The name is derived from the Spanish word "tronco," meaning "tree trunk" or "log," combined with the suffix "-oso," which denotes abundance or possession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Troncoso can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, an important historical document from the 14th century that recorded landowners and their properties in Castile. This suggests that the Troncoso family held significant landholdings and influence during that time period.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan Troncoso served as a royal treasurer and accountant under King Juan II of Castile. His son, Alonso Troncoso, was a renowned poet and author who lived from 1450 to 1525, and his works are considered valuable literary contributions of the Spanish Renaissance.

During the 16th century, the Troncoso family expanded its presence throughout Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Juan de Troncoso, born in 1520, was a prominent conquistador who participated in the conquest of present-day Mexico and later served as the governor of Yucatán.

Another notable figure was Pedro Troncoso, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s. He was known for his bravery and leadership in various battles against the Aztecs.

In the 17th century, Diego Troncoso was a renowned architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several significant churches and monasteries in Spain, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, which is considered one of the most important Baroque structures in the country.

While the Troncoso surname has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America, where it has been adopted by numerous families over the centuries due to Spanish colonization and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troncoso

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

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

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