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

Tamaro, 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 Tamaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamaro in America

Tamaro is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamaro surname appeared 106 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 Tamaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamaro 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 Tamaro

The surname Tamaro has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "tamaro," which means a type of wild goat or chamois found in the mountainous regions of the Alps. This suggests that the name may have originated from a nickname given to an ancestor who shared characteristics or traits with these agile mountain animals.

The name Tamaro can be traced back to the northern Italian regions of Lombardy and Trentino-Alto Adige, particularly in the areas surrounding the town of Tamaro, located in the province of Trento. It is likely that the surname arose from this geographical location, with early bearers adopting the place name as their family name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tamaro can be found in the historical records of the town of Tamaro itself, where a certain Giovanni Tamaro was mentioned as a prominent landowner in the year 1387. This provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the region during the late medieval period.

As the surname spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tamaró, Tamari, and Tamarro. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name took root.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Tamaro. One such person was Attilio Tamaro (1834-1906), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian parliament during the late 19th century. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Tamaro (1856-1938), an Italian poet and writer who published several works in the Venetian language.

In the realm of art, the name Tamaro is associated with Pietro Tamaro (1889-1962), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting landscapes and rural scenes. His paintings and sculptures can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.

Another prominent bearer of the surname was Giulio Tamaro (1895-1982), an Italian geographer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the study of the geography of Italy and the Alps. His works, including detailed maps and atlases, are considered important references in the field of Italian geography.

Lastly, Massimo Tamaro (1921-2007) was an Italian writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories, many of which explored themes of love, relationships, and human nature. His works were well-received and translated into multiple languages, earning him recognition in the literary world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamaro

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

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

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