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

Tamma, 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 Tamma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamma in America

Tamma is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamma surname appeared 111 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 Tamma.

The history of the last name Tamma

The surname Tamma has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "tamma," which means "spot" or "mark." This suggests that the name may have been originally used as a nickname for someone with a distinctive birthmark or other physical characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamma can be found in the records of the city of Naples, where a family by that name is mentioned in the late 1500s. It is possible that the name originated in the Campania region, which includes Naples, before spreading to other parts of Italy.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Tamma (1602-1675) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar in Naples. He wrote several influential works on Neapolitan law and served as a judge in the city's court system.

The name Tamma also appears in some historical records from the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. In the 18th century, a family by the name of Tamma owned vineyards in the town of Barolo, which is now famous for its prestigious wines.

Another notable bearer of the Tamma surname was Giuseppe Tamma (1815-1888), an Italian painter and sculptor who was born in the town of Biella in the Piedmont region. He is known for his religious works, including several altarpieces and statues that can be found in churches throughout northern Italy.

In the 19th century, a man named Carlo Tamma (1836-1911) was a prominent figure in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for the unification of Italy. He served as a military officer and later became a member of the Italian Parliament.

While the surname Tamma is not exceptionally common, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout Italian history, from legal scholars and artists to military figures and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamma

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

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

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