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

Tanelus, 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 Tanelus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tanelus in America

Tanelus is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tanelus surname appeared 179 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 Tanelus.

The history of the last name Tanelus

The surname TANELUS has its origins in the ancient region of Mesopotamia, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Iraq. The name can be traced back to the Akkadian language, an extinct Semitic language that was spoken in Mesopotamia during the third and second millennia BCE.

TANELUS is derived from the Akkadian word "tannalu," which means "to praise" or "to exalt." It is believed that the name was originally given to individuals who were known for their oratory skills or their ability to praise and honor others through spoken word.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TANELUS can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to the 18th century BCE. This tablet, discovered in the ancient city of Ur, contains a list of names, including "Tanelu," which is thought to be an early variant of the surname.

During the medieval period, the name TANELUS appeared in several Arabic manuscripts and records. One notable example is the 10th-century manuscript "Kitab al-Aghani" (The Book of Songs), which mentions a musician and poet named Tanelus ibn Malik al-Kufi, who lived in the 8th century CE.

In the 12th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian named Tanelus al-Baghdadi was born in the city of Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings at the famous Nizamiyah University in Baghdad.

Another individual with the surname TANELUS who achieved historical significance was Tanelus al-Dimashqi, a 13th-century Syrian physician and philosopher. He was renowned for his work in the fields of medicine and natural sciences, and his writings were widely studied and referenced by scholars throughout the medieval period.

In the 16th century, a Turkish poet and writer named Tanelus Efendi gained recognition for his contributions to Ottoman literature. His works, which included poetry and prose, were widely read and appreciated during his lifetime and have been preserved in various collections and anthologies.

As the name TANELUS spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Tanelis, Tanelos, and Tanelous. Additionally, the name was sometimes influenced by the local languages and dialects, leading to further variations in its pronunciation and spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tanelus

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

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

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