2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Tacconelli
An Italian surname meaning little heels, possibly referring to a maker of small heels for shoes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Tacconelli. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tacconelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Tacconelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacconelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tacconelli
The surname Tacconelli is an Italian name that originated in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "taccone," which means "a small piece of leather" or "a patch." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational name for a shoemaker or a leatherworker.
The earliest known record of the surname Tacconelli dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the historical archives of the city of Florence. In these records, the name is spelled slightly differently, appearing as "Tacconi" or "Tacconio."
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Tacconelli was Giovanni Tacconelli, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the late 14th century. He was a member of the powerful Medici family's inner circle and played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.
In the 15th century, the Tacconelli family expanded their influence beyond Florence, establishing branches in other parts of Tuscany, such as Siena and Arezzo. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Tacconelli" or "Tacconella," reflecting the regional variations in Italian dialects.
One notable figure from this period was Francesco Tacconelli (1420-1495), a renowned architect and sculptor who was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Siena. His most famous work is the Piccolomini Library, a stunning Renaissance library located within the Siena Cathedral.
In the 16th century, the Tacconelli family produced several scholars and academics, including Pietro Tacconelli (1510-1582), a professor of philosophy at the University of Pisa. He was widely respected for his writings on Aristotelian logic and metaphysics.
Another significant figure was Lucrezia Tacconelli (1568-1645), a noblewoman from Arezzo who was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for various charitable causes. She commissioned several works of art from renowned artists of the time, including paintings by the Baroque master Caravaggio.
As the centuries progressed, the Tacconelli name spread throughout Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields, from politics and law to literature and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tacconelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacconelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Tacconelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tacconelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.7% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino9.4% · 10
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tacconelli
Tacconelli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
+8 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,893 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-29 bearers (-21.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,574 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | +8 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 1,893 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -29 bearers (-21.5%) | Down 25,574 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tacconelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,765 | #152,339 | -20.2% |
| Count | 135 | 106 | -21.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -29.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tacconelli bearers went from 135 to 106 (-21.5% change). The surname moved down 25,574 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #152,339.
FAQ
Tacconelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tacconelli?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Tacconelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Tacconelli?
Tacconelli ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Tacconelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tacconelli.
Has Tacconelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tacconelli went from 135 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 29 (-21.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Tacconelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacconelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tacconelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.7% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tacconelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.7%), Hispanic (9.4%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tacconelli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tacconelli mean?
An Italian surname meaning little heels, possibly referring to a maker of small heels for shoes. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tacconelli (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Tacconelli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.