Explore the Family Name Trindade
The meaning of Trindade
Portuguese: from Trindade, a Christian religious personal name meaning ‘Trinity’, often bestowed on someone born or baptized on the feast of the Holy Trinity. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Abilio, Fabio, Francisco, Manuel, Sergio, Adolfo, Alfredo, Armindo, Ferando, Germano. Portuguese Joao, Manoel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trindade in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trindade in the United States has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,265th in prevalence and rose to 34,707th by 2010, reflecting a 13.8% increase. The count, which represents the number of individuals with the surname, also grew by 27.15%, from 512 people in 2000 to 651 in 2010. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, as it increased from 0.19 to 0.22 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #34,707 | 13.8% |
| Count | 512 | 651 | 27.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trindade
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts. While the majority of individuals with the Trindade surname identified as White (increasing from 71.09% in 2000 to 83.10% in 2010), there were notable changes in other ethnic identities as well. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by 26.42%, while the black population saw a subtle increase of 15.36%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races drastically reduced by 90.94%, from 15.23% to 1.38%. The Hispanic population showed a modest rise of 6.22%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.09% | 83.1% | 16.89% |
| Hispanic | 7.23% | 7.68% | 6.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.52% | 4.45% | 26.42% |
| Black | 2.93% | 3.38% | 15.36% |
| Two or More Races | 15.23% | 1.38% | -90.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |