Find out how popular the last name Taberna is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Taberna.

Taberna, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Taberna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taberna in America

Taberna is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taberna surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Taberna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taberna to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Taberna

The surname Taberna has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "taberna," which means "tavern" or "inn." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who owned or operated a tavern or inn.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Taberna can be found in the Archivo Historico Nacional de España (National Historical Archive of Spain), which contains a document from 1325 mentioning a certain Pedro de Taberna.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent family with the surname Taberna residing in the town of Talavera de la Reina, in the province of Toledo. This family's lineage can be traced back to the 14th century, and they were known for their involvement in the local government and trade activities.

During the 16th century, the Taberna surname gained recognition with the birth of Juan de Taberna (c. 1520 - 1585), a renowned Spanish composer and organist. He served as the organist at the Cathedral of Seville and is credited with numerous compositions, including motets and villancicos.

Another notable figure with the surname Taberna was Francisco de Taberna (1570 - 1640), a Spanish military officer and explorer. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and was involved in the conquest and colonization efforts in present-day Mexico and Guatemala.

In the 18th century, the Taberna surname appeared in the records of the Archivo General de Indias (General Archive of the Indies), which documented the Spanish colonial activities in the Americas. These records mention individuals with the surname Taberna who were involved in trade and administration in various Spanish colonies.

Other notable individuals with the surname Taberna include:

1. Rodrigo de Taberna (c. 1480 - 1550), a Spanish architect and sculptor known for his work on the Cathedral of Seville.
2. María de Taberna (1610 - 1680), a Spanish nun and writer who authored several religious texts and poems.
3. Javier Taberna (1818 - 1892), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies.
4. Emilio Taberna (1875 - 1947), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.
5. Enrique Taberna (1920 - 2002), a Spanish writer and journalist who authored several novels and plays.

It is important to note that while the surname Taberna has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taberna

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Taberna.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Taberna was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Taberna has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Taberna was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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