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

Tamboli, 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 Tamboli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamboli in America

Tamboli is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamboli surname appeared 253 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 Tamboli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamboli 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 Tamboli

The surname "TAMBOLI" has its origins in India, specifically in the western state of Maharashtra. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, and it is believed to be derived from the Marathi word "tambol," which means betel leaf.

In ancient India, the betel leaf held great cultural significance and was widely used in religious ceremonies, social gatherings, and as a mild stimulant. The Tamboli community was traditionally involved in the cultivation, trade, and sale of betel leaves, which formed an integral part of their livelihood and identity.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Tamboli surname can be found in the Peshwa records, which were maintained by the Maratha Empire during the 17th and 18th centuries. These records mention several individuals with the Tamboli surname, indicating their involvement in the betel leaf trade and their presence in various parts of Maharashtra.

The name Tamboli has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Sambhaji Tamboli, a prominent military leader who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Mughal Empire.

Another notable figure was Balaji Tamboli, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his contributions to Marathi literature and his expertise in the field of astrology.

In the 19th century, Gopal Hari Tamboli was a prominent social reformer and educationist. He played a significant role in establishing educational institutions and promoting the education of girls in Maharashtra.

During the Indian independence movement, Vinayak Damodar Tamboli was an active participant and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of non-violence and civil disobedience. He spent several years in British prisons for his involvement in the freedom struggle.

More recently, Shobha Tamboli, born in 1940, gained recognition as a renowned classical singer and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. She received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of music.

While the surname Tamboli has its roots in Maharashtra, it has since spread to other parts of India and beyond, with individuals bearing this name living in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamboli

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

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

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