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

Tammaro, 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 Tammaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tammaro in America

Tammaro is the 21878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tammaro surname appeared 1,187 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 Tammaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tammaro 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 Tammaro

The surname Tammaro has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name "Tamarum," which referred to a town or village in the area.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Tammaro can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in a document from the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino. This document mentioned a certain "Ioannes Tammaro," who was likely a landowner or nobleman in the region.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Tammaro was prevalent among noble families in the Kingdom of Naples, which encompassed much of southern Italy. Records from this period show that several prominent individuals bore this surname, including Riccardo Tammaro, a military commander who served under King Roger II of Sicily in the 1130s.

One of the most notable bearers of the name Tammaro was Pietro Tammaro, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 14th century. He was born in Amalfi in 1310 and gained fame for his contributions to the Italian literary tradition, particularly his sonnets and love poems.

In the 15th century, the Tammaro family established itself as a prominent lineage in the city of Naples. Antonio Tammaro (1425-1498) was a successful merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city.

Another distinguished individual with the surname Tammaro was Girolamo Tammaro (1560-1632), a Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Nola from 1608 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and supporting the local communities under his jurisdiction.

While the name Tammaro has its roots in the Italian region of Campania, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond due to migration and intermarriage. However, its historical significance and connection to the rich cultural heritage of southern Italy remain firmly established.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tammaro

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

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

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