Explore the Family Name Triglia
The meaning of Triglia
Italian: from triglia ‘red mullet’, probably applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish or for a fisherman. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Rocco, Santina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Triglia in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Triglia saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping in rank from 66,878 to 69,392, a change of -3.76%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 276 to 283, marking a 2.54% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #69,392 | -3.76% |
| Count | 276 | 283 | 2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Triglia
The ethnicity associated with the surname Triglia also showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (98.91%). By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 93.64%, representing a change of -5.33%. During the same period, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, at 2.12% and 1.77% respectively. Notably, no individuals with the surname identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either the 2000 or 2010 censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 93.64% | -5.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |