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

Tani, 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 Tani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tani in America

Tani is the 28679th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tani surname appeared 831 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 Tani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tani 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 Tani

The surname TANI is believed to have originated in Italy. It is likely derived from the Latin word "tan," which means "oak" or "tan-colored." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near an oak tree or had a tan complexion.

The earliest recorded instance of the TANI surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It appears in various medieval records and manuscripts, including several land deeds and tax rolls from that time period.

One notable historical figure with the TANI surname was Giovanni Tani, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the late 15th century. He was a member of the influential Tani family, which played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

Another individual of note was Antonio Tani, a renowned artist and sculptor from the 16th century. Born in Siena in 1508, Tani's works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, a man named Girolamo Tani gained recognition as a scholar and writer. He authored several books on philosophy and theology, and his works were widely read and studied during his lifetime.

The TANI surname can also be traced back to the village of Tani, located in the province of Pistoia, Tuscany. This small town likely derived its name from the Latin word "tani," meaning "oak grove," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and oak trees.

Other notable individuals with the TANI surname include Francesco Tani, a 19th-century Italian politician and lawyer, and Giovanni Battista Tani, an 18th-century composer and violinist who was highly regarded in his time.

While the TANI surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical references remain closely tied to the Italian peninsula, particularly the regions of Tuscany and Siena.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tani

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

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

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