Traina History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Traina family

The surname Traina was first found in Messina (Sicilian: Missina; Latin: Messana), capital of the Italian province of Messina. Its history begins in 397 B.C. After a checkered history the Saracens took it in 831, and the Normans in 1061. It was host to the crusaders in 1190. Garibaldi landed in 1860 and it was the last city to be made a part of united Italy. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Traina family

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Traina Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Traina, Trano, Traino, Trana and others.

Early Notables of the Traina family

Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times was

the Traina family of Messina

Traina migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Traina Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Chas. Traina, who settled in Harris Co. TX in 1894

Traina Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Joe Traina, who settled in Hancock Co. MS in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Traina (post 1700) +

Anthony Traina (b. 1986), American actor, known for his work on Two Guys and a Gym (2012), The Hammer (2010) and Deuce of Spades (2011)
Todd Traina (b. 1969), American film producer and the founder of Red Rover Films in 2007, known for his work on What Maisie Knew (2012), Blood and Bone (2009) and Grace Is Gone (2007)
John Traina, American shipping magnate and art collector
Nicholas John Steel Traina (1978-1997), American singer
Andrea Traina (b. 1973), Italian film writer, known for his work on Apnea (2009)