Explore the Family Name Tringali
The meaning of Tringali
Italian: status name from medieval Greek droungarios ‘commander of a squad of soldiers’ (from Greek droungos, from Latin drungus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Sal, Vincenzo, Carmelo, Gaetano, Alfio, Domenic, Domenica, Domenico, Ezio, Filippo.
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How common is the last name Tringali in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tringali has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 21,620th most common in 2000 and fell to 22,707th most common by 2010, representing a dip of about 5.03%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Tringali surname increased marginally from 1,124 to 1,129 over the same decade, reflecting a growth rate of 0.44%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, however, Tringali saw a decrease of approximately 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,620 | #22,707 | -5.03% |
| Count | 1,124 | 1,129 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tringali
In terms of ethnicity, the Tringali surname is predominantly associated with the white demographic, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, roughly 94% of individuals with this surname identified as white. Meanwhile, there was a small but noticeable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. The Asian/Pacific Islander demographic grew by approximately 12.68%, while those of mixed ethnicity increased by around 24.65%. The Hispanic representation also saw a modest rise of about 2.65%. There were no reported instances of the surname among Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native demographics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 93.8% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 3.1% | 2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.77% | 24.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.8% | 12.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |