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

Talamante, 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 Talamante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talamante in America

Talamante is the 31001st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talamante surname appeared 749 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 Talamante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talamante 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 Talamante

The surname Talamante has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "talamo" and "ante," which together mean "before the nuptial bed." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who assisted with preparing the bridal chamber or carrying out duties related to weddings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talamante can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Talamante was mentioned in a document dated 1327. This document, which recorded property transactions, provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family called Talamante residing in the town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena. This family was involved in the local wine trade and owned several vineyards in the region. One notable member of this family was Girolamo Talamante (1450-1519), who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the governance of Montepulciano.

As the name Talamante spread beyond its origins in Tuscany, it underwent slight variations in spelling. For instance, in the neighboring region of Umbria, the name was sometimes spelled as "Talamanti" or "Talamantini." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and local pronunciation differences.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Talamante was Pietro Talamante (1510-1573), a renowned architect from Siena. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio in Siena and the Palazzo Salimbeni in Montepulciano.

Another individual of note was Cesare Talamante (1672-1741), a painter from Florence who gained recognition for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning various churches throughout Tuscany.

As the centuries progressed, the Talamante name continued to be associated with various professions and occupations, such as winemaking, agriculture, and artisanry. While the name has maintained its roots in Italy, it has also been carried by individuals who emigrated to other parts of the world, contributing to its global dispersal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talamante

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

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

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