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

Taborda, 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 Taborda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taborda in America

Taborda is the 30442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taborda surname appeared 767 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 Taborda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taborda 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 Taborda

The surname Taborda is of Portuguese origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Portuguese town of Taborda, located in the municipality of Barcelos, in the northern region of Minho. The name Taborda is thought to be derived from the Latin words "tabula" and "hordeum," meaning "table" and "barley," respectively.

The earliest recorded mention of the Taborda surname can be found in the Book of Lineages, a medieval Portuguese genealogical work dating back to the 13th century. This work mentions a noble family bearing the name Taborda, indicating their presence and significance during that period.

In the 15th century, historical records show that a prominent figure named Afonso Taborda served as a high-ranking official in the court of King Afonso V of Portugal. He played a crucial role in the development of Portuguese maritime exploration and the expansion of the Portuguese Empire.

During the 16th century, a notable individual named Baltasar Taborda, born in 1523, gained recognition as a renowned scholar and humanist. He authored several works on philosophy and literature, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, a member of the Taborda family, João Taborda, was a celebrated artist who gained fame for his intricate and detailed paintings depicting religious scenes and portraits of the Portuguese nobility.

As the Portuguese empire expanded across the globe, the Taborda surname also spread to other regions, including Brazil, where it became well-established. One notable Brazilian figure with this surname was José Taborda, a 19th-century politician and lawyer who played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement.

Throughout history, the Taborda surname has been associated with various place names and alternative spellings. For example, in some regions, it was spelled as "Taborda" or "Tabourda," reflecting local linguistic variations.

While the Taborda surname may not be among the most widespread in the world, it carries a rich heritage rooted in the history and culture of Portugal, with notable individuals who have left their mark across various fields, from art and literature to politics and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taborda

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

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

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