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

Tamburello, 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 Tamburello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamburello in America

Tamburello is the 27392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamburello surname appeared 881 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 Tamburello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamburello 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 Tamburello

The surname TAMBURELLO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, where it first emerged in the 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "tamburo," which means "drum" or "drummer." Historically, surnames were often derived from occupations or professions, and TAMBURELLO likely referred to someone who played the drum or was a drummer by trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name TAMBURELLO can be found in various historical documents and records from the region of Campania, such as tax registers, census records, and property deeds. One notable example is the mention of a "Giovanni TAMBURELLO" in a land deed from the city of Naples, dated 1387.

In the 15th century, the name TAMBURELLO appeared in the archives of the city of Salerno, where a "Nicola TAMBURELLO" was listed as a member of the local guild of musicians in 1462. This provides evidence of the name's connection to the profession of drumming or music.

The surname TAMBURELLO can also be traced back to the small town of Mercato San Severino in the province of Salerno, where a family bearing this name is known to have resided since the 16th century. Historical records from this town mention a "Antonio TAMBURELLO," born in 1562, who was a drummer in the local church.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname TAMBURELLO was Francesco TAMBURELLO (1585-1650), a composer and musician from Naples who served as the court musician to the Spanish viceroy of Naples. His compositions for various instruments, including the drum, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Giovanni Battista TAMBURELLO (1720-1789), a painter from the town of Mercato San Severino. His works, which depicted religious and historical scenes, can be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe TAMBURELLO (1815-1880) was a renowned playwright and poet from the city of Salerno. His plays, which often explored themes of social commentary and political satire, were widely performed in theaters across Italy.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals bearing the surname TAMBURELLO throughout history, highlighting the name's deep roots and cultural significance in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Salerno.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamburello

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

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

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