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

Tambo, 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 Tambo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tambo in America

Tambo is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tambo surname appeared 120 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 Tambo.

The history of the last name Tambo

The surname TAMBO is believed to have originated from the Spanish language, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "tambo," which referred to a type of inn or resting place for travelers along trade routes in the Andes region of South America.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TAMBO can be found in historical documents from the Spanish colonial era in Peru. In the 1570s, a man named Diego Tambo was listed as a resident of the town of Cajamarca, which was an important trading hub during that time.

The TAMBO name may have also been associated with certain geographic locations or place names in the Andes region. For example, there is a town called Tambo located in the Arequipa region of Peru, which could have contributed to the origin and spread of the surname.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan Tambo was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Cusco, Peru. He was known for his extensive trade networks and involvement in the local economy.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a Spanish military officer named Miguel Tambo served in the colonial forces during the Viceroyalty of Peru, playing a role in various campaigns and conflicts of that era.

Another notable individual with the TAMBO surname was Francisca Tambo, a renowned artist and painter from Bolivia who lived in the 19th century. Her works, which often depicted scenes from indigenous life and culture, are considered important contributions to the artistic heritage of the region.

In the early 20th century, a Chilean politician and diplomat named Enrique Tambo held several key positions, including serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Chile during a period of significant international negotiations and treaties.

While the TAMBO surname has its roots in Spanish colonial history and the Andes region, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tambo

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

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

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