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

Trujillo, 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 Trujillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trujillo in America

Trujillo is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trujillo surname appeared 118 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 Trujillo.

The history of the last name Trujillo

The surname Trujilo has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish town of Trujillo, located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura region. The town's name is thought to originate from the Latin word "turris Julia," meaning "Julia's Tower," potentially referring to an ancient Roman fortification or structure in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Trujilo surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the region of Extremadura. During this time, many families adopted surnames derived from their places of origin or residence, which could explain the emergence of the Trujilo surname.

In the 15th century, the surname Trujilo gained prominence with the birth of Francisco Pizarro Trujilo (c. 1471-1541), a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the conquest of the Inca Empire in modern-day Peru. Pizarro's expedition and subsequent control over the region played a significant role in the expansion of the Spanish Empire in the Americas.

Another notable figure with the Trujilo surname was Diego de Trujilo (c. 1505-1570), a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. De Trujilo was known for his involvement in various expeditions and battles against the indigenous populations of Mexico.

In the 17th century, the Trujilo surname appeared in historical records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One example is Juan de Trujilo (c. 1620-1680), a Spanish settler and landowner who established a hacienda in what is now Mexico.

The surname Trujilo also has a notable presence in literature, with Ramón Trujilo (1791-1857), a Spanish poet and writer from Extremadura. His works, which often explored themes of rural life and the beauty of nature, were celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied today.

Throughout its history, the Trujilo surname has been associated with various professions, from military figures and explorers to landowners and artists. While its origins can be traced back to the Spanish town of Trujillo, the name has spread across different regions and countries over the centuries, reflecting the movements and migrations of those who carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trujillo

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

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

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