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

Taffolla, 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 Taffolla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taffolla in America

Taffolla is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taffolla surname appeared 104 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 Taffolla.

The history of the last name Taffolla

The surname Taffolla has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "taffia," which means a type of woolen cloth or fabric. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the textile industry or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taffolla can be found in the historical records of Siena, a city in Tuscany, from the year 1287. The name appeared in a document relating to a land transaction, indicating the presence of a family bearing this surname in the area at that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Taffolla (1325-1395) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Florence. He was involved in the wool trade and is mentioned in several contemporaneous records related to business dealings and property ownership.

During the Renaissance period, the name Taffolla gained further recognition with the birth of Marietta Taffolla (1462-1533), a celebrated artist and painter from the city of Siena. Her works were highly acclaimed and can still be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.

The name Taffolla also appeared in historical records from the nearby region of Umbria, specifically in the city of Perugia. In a document dated 1572, a certain Stefano Taffolla was listed as a landowner and prominent citizen of the city.

As the centuries progressed, the name Taffolla continued to be found in various parts of Italy, with families bearing this surname residing in regions such as Lazio, Campania, and Calabria. One notable figure from the 18th century was Vincenzo Taffolla (1725-1802), a renowned architect from Naples who designed several notable buildings and churches in the city.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Tafolla or Taffoli, may have existed throughout the history of this surname, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions over time.

While the surname Taffolla is not among the most common in Italy today, it continues to hold a place in the country's historical records and cultural heritage, with its roots deeply embedded in the textile industry and trade of medieval and Renaissance Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taffolla

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

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

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