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

Talamo, 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 Talamo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talamo in America

Talamo is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talamo surname appeared 605 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 Talamo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talamo 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 Talamo

The surname Talamo is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. It is thought to have derived from the Greek word "talamon," which means "bed-chamber" or "inner room." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to domestic spaces or living quarters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Talamo surname can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a family bearing this name resided as early as the 13th century. Historical records from this period indicate that a certain Guglielmo Talamo was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 15th century, the Talamo name appears in various documents and registries from the city of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern Italian region of Calabria. One notable individual from this era was Antonello Talamo, a skilled artisan and craftsman who was renowned for his intricate woodwork and carvings.

During the Renaissance period, a branch of the Talamo family settled in the city of Naples, where they played an influential role in the local arts and cultural scene. One of the most celebrated figures from this lineage was the painter and fresco artist, Francesco Talamo (1500-1570), whose works adorned many of the city's churches and palaces.

In the 18th century, the Talamo surname gained prominence in the world of academia and literature. Vincenzo Talamo (1718-1792) was a renowned philosopher and scholar who taught at the University of Naples and authored several treatises on ethics and metaphysics.

Another notable individual bearing the Talamo name was Gaetano Talamo (1856-1925), a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held several ministerial positions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout its history, the Talamo surname has been associated with various locations and place names, such as the towns of Talamo and Talamone in Tuscany, as well as the Talamo River in Calabria. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Talami and Talamone, have been documented in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talamo

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

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

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