Explore the Family Name Trias

The meaning of Trias

Catalan: topographic name from the plural of a dialect variant of Old Catalan trilla ‘wine arbour’ (from Latin trichila). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ramon, Ana, Fernando, Jose, Orlando, Tomas, Alejandro, Augusto, Estrellita, Francisco, Jaime, Jesus.

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How common is the last name Trias in the United States?

According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trias has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Trias was ranked as the 36,129th most common surname, but it moved up to the 35,537th position in 2010, indicating a shift of 1.64%. The count of individuals with the Trias surname also grew by 8.02%, from 586 people in 2000 to 633 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k residents dropped by 4.55% during this time period.

20002010Change
Rank#36,129#35,5371.64%
Count5866338.02%
Proportion per 100k0.220.21-4.55%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trias

The ethnic identity associated with the Trias surname has also experienced some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (59.04%), followed by Hispanic (25.94%), and White (11.60%). By 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander population still held the majority at 55.61%, there was a slight decrease from the 2000 figures. Conversely, there was an increase in the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic, jumping to 30.33% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased significantly to 8.53%, and there was also a notable increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 3.41% to 5.06%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander59.04%55.61%-5.81%
Hispanic25.94%30.33%16.92%
White11.6%8.53%-26.47%
Two or More Races3.41%5.06%48.39%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%