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

Talla, 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 Talla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talla in America

Talla is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talla surname appeared 329 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 Talla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talla 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 Talla

The surname Talla originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval era, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "talla," which means a small wooded valley or a thicket.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Talla can be found in the Codex Astensis, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Asti in Piedmont, dating back to the 13th century. The name was mentioned in connection with landowners and noblemen in the region.

In the 14th century, the Talla surname appeared in the records of the Republic of Genoa, a powerful maritime republic located in present-day Liguria. This suggests that members of the Talla family may have been involved in trade or maritime activities during this time.

Historically, the surname Talla has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded was Guglielmo Talla, a merchant from Genoa who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his extensive trade ventures throughout the Mediterranean region.

Another prominent figure was Giacomo Talla, a scholar and writer from Piedmont who lived in the 15th century. He wrote several treatises on philosophy and theology, which were widely circulated in scholarly circles of that era.

In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Talla, a military commander from Genoa, achieved fame for his bravery and strategic skills during the Italian Wars. He played a crucial role in defending the city of Genoa against the French and Imperial forces.

The 17th century saw the rise of Francesco Talla, a renowned architect from Piedmont. He was responsible for designing several magnificent churches and palaces in the region, many of which are still standing today and are considered architectural masterpieces.

In more recent times, Enrico Talla, born in 1892 in Genoa, was a distinguished artist and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from Italian life and culture, were highly acclaimed and can be found in museums and galleries across Italy.

While the surname Talla has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name retains its strong historical connections to the regions of Piedmont and Liguria, where it first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talla

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

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

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