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

Tanori, 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 Tanori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tanori in America

Tanori is the 40082nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tanori surname appeared 547 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 Tanori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tanori 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 Tanori

The surname Tanori is believed to have originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 15th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "tanaro," which refers to the Tanaro River that flows through the regions of Piedmont and Liguria in northwestern Italy.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Tanori can be found in a 1492 census record from the town of Asti, located in the Piedmont region. This record lists a family by the name of "Tanori" residing in the area, suggesting that the name was already well-established at that time.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Tanori. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Tanori, a renowned sculptor born in Genoa in 1510. His works can still be seen in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, showcasing the artistic talents of the Tanori family during that era.

Another significant historical reference to the name Tanori comes from a 16th-century manuscript detailing the noble families of the Piedmont region. The Tanori family is mentioned as a prominent lineage with estates and vineyards along the banks of the Tanaro River, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the geographic location.

As the Tanori family spread throughout Italy and beyond, the name underwent slight variations in spelling. In some regions, it was recorded as "Tanoris" or "Tannori," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.

One notable individual with the Tanori surname was Antonio Tanori, born in 1675 in Turin, who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the House of Savoy. His diplomatic missions took him across Europe, where he represented the interests of the Duchy of Savoy in various courts and negotiations.

In the 18th century, the Tanori family gained prominence in the field of medicine. Francesco Tanori, born in 1721 in Genoa, was a respected physician and author of several medical treatises that contributed to the advancement of medical knowledge during the Enlightenment period.

Another significant figure was Maria Tanori, born in 1790 in Piedmont, who became a renowned poet and writer. Her works, which often celebrated the beauty of her native region and its landscapes, earned her widespread acclaim and recognition throughout Italy.

While the origins of the Tanori surname can be traced back to Italy, over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots remain firmly rooted in the historic regions of Piedmont and Liguria, where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tanori

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

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

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