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

Tarangelo, 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 Tarangelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarangelo in America

Tarangelo is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarangelo surname appeared 100 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 Tarangelo.

The history of the last name Tarangelo

The surname Tarangelo originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "tarantella," which refers to a lively folk dance popular in southern Italy, particularly in the city of Taranto.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tarangelo can be traced back to the 15th century, with references found in various historical documents and records from the regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who were skilled dancers or musicians involved in performing the tarantella.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Tarangelo was Francesco Tarangelo, a musician and dancer from the town of Potenza in Basilicata, who lived in the mid-16th century. He was renowned for his exceptional skills in performing the tarantella and is mentioned in several accounts from that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Tarangelo appeared in various records from the city of Naples, which was a major cultural center in the region of Campania. There are references to a family of musicians and dancers with the surname Tarangelo who performed at various noble courts and events during this time.

One notable figure from the 18th century was Giovanni Battista Tarangelo, a composer and violinist born in Naples in 1738. He gained recognition for his compositions inspired by the rhythms and melodies of the tarantella dance.

As the name Tarangelo spread beyond its regions of origin, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Tarangieli, Tarangiol, and Tarangioli. These variations can be found in historical records from different parts of Italy.

Another prominent individual with the surname Tarangelo was Antonio Tarangelo, a painter and artist from Campania who lived in the late 19th century. His works often depicted scenes of traditional Italian folk dances, including the tarantella.

Throughout history, the surname Tarangelo has been associated with individuals involved in the arts, particularly music, dance, and painting, reflecting its roots in the vibrant cultural traditions of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarangelo

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

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

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