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

Tamburro, 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 Tamburro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamburro in America

Tamburro is the 28215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamburro surname appeared 848 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 Tamburro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamburro 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 Tamburro

The surname Tamburro has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "tamburo," which means "drum" or "drummer." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who played the drum or was associated with the profession of a drummer.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Tamburro can be found in various Italian historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. Some of these records include documents from the regions of Campania, Puglia, and Sicily, where the name was particularly prevalent.

One notable early figure with the surname Tamburro was Giacomo Tamburro, a musician and composer who lived in Naples during the 15th century. His works contributed significantly to the development of Renaissance music in Italy.

In the 16th century, a number of Tamburro families were recorded in the town of Agropoli, located in the province of Salerno, Campania. This area was known for its rich musical traditions, which may have influenced the prevalence of the name in that region.

Another prominent individual with the surname Tamburro was Domenico Tamburro, a 17th-century painter from Naples. His works, primarily depicting religious scenes, can be found in various churches and museums throughout southern Italy.

During the 18th century, the Tamburro name gained recognition in the field of literature. Antonio Tamburro, a poet and writer from Bari, Puglia, published several volumes of poetry that garnered critical acclaim in his time.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Tamburro, a renowned sculptor from Palermo, Sicily, created several iconic works that adorned public spaces and buildings in his native city. His sculptures were celebrated for their intricate details and accurate representations of human figures.

As the surname Tamburro spread throughout Italy and beyond, it has been associated with various professions, including musicians, artists, writers, and craftsmen. The name's connection to the drum and its musical roots have persisted over the centuries, contributing to its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamburro

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

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

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