Explore the Family Name Traverso
The meaning of Traverso
Italian: nickname from traverso ‘transverse’ in any of several transferred senses: ‘thick-set, broad-shouldered’; less commonly ‘cross-eyed, squinting’, or ‘hostile, perverse’. This surname is also found in southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giancarlo, Vito, Angelo, Attilio, Carlo, Enrico, Fulvio, Renzo, Rinaldo. French Andre, Arianne, Normand.
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How common is the last name Traverso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Traverso increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,271st in popularity and had a count of 968 individuals with that name, which equated to 0.36 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank improved to 21,483rd with an 11.49% change and the count rose to 1,216, marking a substantial increase of 25.62%. This corresponds to about 0.41 out of every 100,000 people, reflecting a 13.89% increment.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,271 | #21,483 | 11.49% |
| Count | 968 | 1,216 | 25.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.41 | 13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Traverso
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Traverso also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the percentage of those who identified with two or more races declined from 1.34% to 0.58%, a decrease of 56.72%. Conversely, Hispanic identity increased from 28.72% to 33.31%, a change of 15.98%. The percentage of white individuals decreased slightly from 66.01% to 62.17%, a 5.82% change, while the Black community saw a small increase from 3.20% to 3.29%, a 2.81% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.01% | 62.17% | -5.82% |
| Hispanic | 28.72% | 33.31% | 15.98% |
| Black | 3.2% | 3.29% | 2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0.58% | -56.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |