Explore the Family Name Trunzo
The meaning of Trunzo
Italian: from Calabrian trunzu ‘cabbage stalk, apple core’, used figuratively in the sense ‘silly, foolish’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Caesar, Angelo, Natale, Carmine, Caesar, Ettore, Serafino, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Trunzo in the United States?
The surname Trunzo has increased in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 27,258th in terms of frequency and by 2010, it had risen to the 26,949th position, showing a minor increase of 1.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced an increase of approximately 8%, from 834 people in 2000 to 900 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,258 | #26,949 | 1.13% |
| Count | 834 | 900 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trunzo
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Trunzo surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 1.63% over this period. There was no recorded change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname. There was, however, a notable increase of nearly 50% in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 2.76% to 4.11%. Also noteworthy was the rise in individuals claiming two or more races, which shot up by 62.50%, albeit from a small base of 0.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 94% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 4.11% | 48.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.56% | 62.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |