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

Tarallo, 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 Tarallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarallo in America

Tarallo is the 35671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarallo surname appeared 630 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 Tarallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarallo 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 Tarallo

The surname Tarallo is of Italian origin, originating in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Puglia. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "tarallo," which refers to a traditional ring-shaped bread or crackers made with olive oil and white wine.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tarallo date back to the 16th century. One notable mention is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, which includes references to individuals with the surname Tarallo during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the name Tarallo appeared in various parish records and census documents across southern Italy. One notable individual from this period was Giuseppe Tarallo, a renowned artist and sculptor from Naples, who lived from 1744 to 1818.

As the name spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tarale, Tarallio, and Taralli. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

In the 19th century, the surname Tarallo gained prominence with the rise of several influential figures. One such notable individual was Raffaele Tarallo, a prominent lawyer and politician from Bari, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 1800s.

Another notable bearer of the name was Antonio Tarallo, an Italian writer and journalist from Puglia, who lived from 1839 to 1912. His works shed light on the cultural and social traditions of southern Italy during that period.

In the early 20th century, the surname Tarallo continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Luigi Tarallo, a renowned painter from Naples, who lived from 1877 to 1951. His works captured the vibrant landscapes and daily life of southern Italy.

Furthermore, the name Tarallo has been linked to various place names in southern Italy, such as the town of Tarallo in the province of Benevento, Campania, and the Tarallo Valley in the region of Puglia.

Throughout history, the surname Tarallo has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, writers, politicians, and professionals, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarallo

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

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

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