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

Troyano, 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 Troyano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troyano in America

Troyano is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troyano surname appeared 213 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 Troyano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troyano 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 Troyano

The surname Troyano originates from Spain, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "troyano," which means "from Troy," a reference to the ancient city of Troy in present-day Turkey. This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by individuals or families with connections to the city or its legends.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Troyano was Juan Troyano, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of the Americas during the 16th century. Records indicate that he accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and played a role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

In the 17th century, the name Troyano appeared in various historical documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. For instance, Pedro Troyano was a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of present-day Argentina during the early 1600s.

The surname Troyano also has connections to the city of Troya in the province of Granada, Spain. It is possible that some early bearers of the name originated from this region or had ancestral ties to it. The name may have evolved from a place-name or a descriptive nickname referring to someone from Troya.

One notable figure with the surname Troyano was María Troyano, a Spanish playwright and poet who lived in the late 16th century. Her works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during her lifetime and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the Spanish Golden Age.

Another individual of historical significance was Tomás Troyano, a Spanish military leader who played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Cartagena de Indias (present-day Colombia) against English forces in the early 18th century. His strategic efforts helped to preserve Spanish control over the strategically important port city.

During the 19th century, the surname Troyano gained prominence in various parts of Latin America, particularly in countries with a strong Spanish colonial influence. One notable bearer of the name was Jorge Troyano, a Chilean diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 1800s.

While the surname Troyano is not among the most common in Spanish-speaking countries today, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the regions where it has been present over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troyano

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

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

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