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

Taborga, 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 Taborga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taborga in America

Taborga is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taborga surname appeared 144 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 Taborga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taborga 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 Taborga

The surname Taborga has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain, where the name was likely derived from a place name or a descriptive term related to the local geography or landscape.

One theory suggests that Taborga may be derived from the Spanish word "tabor," which refers to a small hill or mound. This could indicate that the surname was initially given to individuals who lived near or on a hill or elevated area. Alternatively, it may have been derived from the Arabic word "tābūr," meaning "drum," potentially referring to an occupation or association with drum-making or music.

Historical records show that the surname Taborga appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries in Spain. For instance, there are references to individuals with this surname in the archives of the city of Seville, which was an important center of trade and cultural exchange during that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Taborga dates back to 1543, when a man named Juan Taborga was mentioned in a legal document related to property ownership in the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville. Another notable figure from this era was Rodrigo Taborga, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Córdoba in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, a woman named María Taborga gained recognition for her philanthropic work and support for the establishment of a hospital in the city of Málaga. Her contribution was recorded in the municipal archives of the time.

As the surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies, various variations in spelling emerged, such as Taborgaa, Taborgo, and Taborgue. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families or scribes.

One famous bearer of the surname Taborga was Francisco Taborga y Santillán, a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in the colonization of the Americas in the late 17th century. He served as the governor of several Spanish territories in the Caribbean and Central America, and his exploits were documented in historical accounts of the time.

Another notable figure was Juana Taborga, a renowned painter and artist who lived in the city of Granada during the 18th century. Her works were highly regarded and were displayed in various churches and noble households throughout the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taborga

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

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

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