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

Tabladillo, 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 Tabladillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabladillo in America

Tabladillo is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabladillo surname appeared 108 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 Tabladillo.

The history of the last name Tabladillo

The surname TABLADILLO originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "tabla", meaning a board or plank, and the diminutive suffix "-illo", indicating something small or insignificant. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with small boards or planks, perhaps a carpenter or woodworker.

One of the earliest known references to the TABLADILLO name can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Toledo, dated around the 13th century. The records mention a certain Rodrigo TABLADILLO, a carpenter who worked on the construction of the cathedral's intricate wooden structures.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Juan TABLADILLO is mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Seville. He was a prominent figure in the local community and owned several properties in the area.

During the 16th century, the TABLADILLO name appears in various historical documents related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. One notable individual was Hernán TABLADILLO, a soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in 1519. He is recorded as having participated in several battles against the Aztec forces.

Another individual worth mentioning is Catalina TABLADILLO, a seamstress who lived in the city of Granada during the 17th century. She gained recognition for her exceptional skills in embroidery and was commissioned to create vestments for several churches and noble families in the region.

In the 18th century, a painter named Francisco TABLADILLO gained recognition for his works depicting religious scenes and portraits of wealthy patrons. His paintings can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

The TABLADILLO surname has also been linked to several place names in Spain, such as Tabladillo de Lerma and Tabladillo de Abajo, small villages located in the regions of Burgos and Valladolid, respectively. These place names likely originated from the presence of individuals bearing the TABLADILLO surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabladillo

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

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 Tabladillo 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.

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 Tabladillo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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