2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Tamborini
A surname derived from the Italian word "tamburo" meaning "drum" or "drummer".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Tamborini. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tamborini surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Tamborini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tamborini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tamborini
The surname Tamborini is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly around the areas of Milan and Lombardy. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "tamburo," which means "drum," suggesting a possible connection to a drummer or someone associated with music or percussion instruments.
In the early historical records, the name Tamborini appears to have been first documented in the 13th century, with references found in various municipal archives and registers from the towns and villages of the Lombardy region. It is likely that the name originated as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were drummers, musicians, or perhaps involved in the manufacturing of drums or other percussion instruments.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamborini can be found in the "Liber Consuetudinum Mediolani" (Book of Customs of Milan), a legal code from the 13th century, where a certain "Giovanno Tamborini" is mentioned as a resident of the city of Milan. Additionally, there are records from the 14th century that reference a "Bartolomeo Tamborini," who was a prominent citizen of the town of Bergamo.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Tamborini was Francesco Tamborini, a renowned composer and musician who served at the court of the Dukes of Milan. His works were widely acclaimed and performed throughout the Italian Renaissance.
Another significant individual with the name Tamborini was Giacomo Tamborini, a 16th-century architect and sculptor from the town of Brescia. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and public buildings in the region, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Brescia, which is considered one of his masterpieces.
In the 18th century, the name Tamborini gained further prominence with the birth of Giambattista Tamborini (1711-1788), a celebrated painter from Milan who specialized in religious and mythological themes. His works can be found adorning various churches and galleries across Italy.
Throughout history, the surname Tamborini has been carried by individuals from various professions and backgrounds, including musicians, artists, architects, and intellectuals. While the name may have originated from a connection to drums or percussion instruments, it has since become a respected and well-established surname within Italian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tamborini
Among Census respondents with the surname Tamborini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Tamborini bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tamborini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino9.8% · 11
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tamborini
Tamborini appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
+12 bearers (+9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,118 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-25 bearers (-18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,672 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+9.6%) | Up 1,118 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -25 bearers (-18.2%) | Down 22,672 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tamborini surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,282 | #147,954 | -18.1% |
| Count | 137 | 112 | -18.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -25.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tamborini bearers went from 137 to 112 (-18.2% change). The surname moved down 22,672 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #147,954.
FAQ
Tamborini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tamborini?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Tamborini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Tamborini?
Tamborini ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Tamborini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tamborini.
Has Tamborini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tamborini went from 137 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 25 (-18.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Tamborini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tamborini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tamborini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tamborini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Hispanic (9.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tamborini (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tamborini mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "tamburo" meaning "drum" or "drummer". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tamborini (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Tamborini?
If you just want to know how many people are called Tamborini, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.