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

Tabullo, 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 Tabullo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabullo in America

Tabullo is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabullo surname appeared 173 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 Tabullo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tabullo 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 Tabullo

The surname TABULLO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "tabula," meaning a wooden board or plank, potentially indicating an occupation or trade associated with woodworking or carpentry among the earliest bearers of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TABULLO surname can be found in the historic city of Florence, where a document from the 13th century mentions a Giovanni Tabullo, a carpenter by trade. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, records show a family by the name of Tabullo residing in the town of Siena, situated in the Tuscan region of Italy. These early references to the TABULLO surname provide evidence of its long-standing presence in central Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the name TABULLO gained further prominence, with notable figures emerging from various Italian cities. One such individual was Antonio Tabullo, a renowned painter from Venice who lived between 1450 and 1520. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime for their intricate details and vibrant colors.

Another notable bearer of the TABULLO surname was Girolamo Tabullo, a scholar and philosopher from Rome who lived from 1560 to 1630. He was known for his extensive writings on metaphysics and the nature of knowledge, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of Tabullo settled in the city of Naples, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One member of this family, Giuseppe Tabullo, born in 1720, gained recognition for his philanthropic endeavors, establishing a charitable foundation that provided support to underprivileged families in the region.

While the TABULLO surname may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, its presence can be traced back through centuries of historical records, indicating its deep roots in the cultural and societal fabric of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabullo

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

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

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