Find out how popular the first name Tasean has been for the last 24 years (from 1990 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tasean by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Tasean is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Tasean being male.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tasean.

The history of the first name Tasean

The name Tasean originates from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "tase," meaning "to be strong" or "to endure," and the suffix "-an," which denoted a person or individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tasean can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 6th century BC, where it was likely used to commemorate a person of notable strength or endurance. The name later appeared in several Etruscan texts and historical records, suggesting its continued use among the noble classes and warrior elite.

During the Roman Empire's expansion and eventual conquest of the Etruscan territories, the name Tasean was adopted and adapted by Roman families, particularly those with ties to the military or noble lineages. This helped to spread the name's usage throughout the Roman world and beyond.

In the Middle Ages, Tasean gained prominence as the name of a notable theologian and scholar, Tasean of Verona (c. 1050-1120). His writings on religious doctrine and philosophy were widely influential during his lifetime and for centuries after his death.

Another historical figure bearing the name Tasean was Tasean Vespucci (1454-1512), an Italian merchant and explorer who is believed to have accompanied Amerigo Vespucci on several of his voyages to the Americas. His personal accounts and journals provided valuable insights into the early exploration of the New World.

During the Renaissance period, the name Tasean was associated with the Italian painter and sculptor Tasean Cellini (1500-1571), whose works included the famous bronze sculpture "Perseus with the Head of Medusa" and the masterfully crafted salt cellar for Francis I of France.

In the 19th century, Tasean Garibaldi (1807-1882), an Italian general and prominent figure in the Italian unification movement, carried the name with great honor and bravery, leading the renowned Expedition of the Thousand and playing a pivotal role in the creation of a unified Kingdom of Italy.

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