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

Trunzo, 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 Trunzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trunzo in America

Trunzo is the 26949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trunzo surname appeared 900 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 Trunzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trunzo 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 Trunzo

The surname "TRUNZO" originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name "TRUNZO" is thought to derive from the Italian word "tronco," which means "trunk" or "stem." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with professions or locations related to forestry, woodworking, or areas with a significant presence of trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "TRUNZO" can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a family with this name residing in the town of Reggio Calabria. This document is preserved in the archives of the city's cathedral.

It is worth noting that variations of the spelling, such as "Trunzo," "Tronzo," or "Trunzi," were common in historical records due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname "TRUNZO." One such figure was Vincenzo Trunzo, a renowned painter who lived in Naples during the 16th century and was known for his religious artwork adorning various churches in the city.

Another prominent individual was Domenico Trunzo, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the 18th century and taught at the University of Naples. He authored several treatises on metaphysics and logic, which were widely studied during his time.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Trunzo made a name for himself as a skilled architect. He was responsible for the design and construction of several landmark buildings in the city of Catanzaro, including the Palazzo Comunale (City Hall) and the Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Isola.

The surname "TRUNZO" also appears in connection with historical events and locations. For instance, there are records of a family with this name residing in the town of Stilo during the 16th century, which was a significant center of Greek culture and learning in Calabria at the time.

Additionally, the name "TRUNZO" has been found in various medieval manuscripts and documents related to land ownership and transactions in the region of Calabria, indicating the presence of families with this surname in the area for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trunzo

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Trunzo, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!