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

Tarantino, 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 Tarantino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarantino in America

Tarantino is the 7956th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarantino surname appeared 4,158 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tarantino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarantino 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 Tarantino

The surname Tarantino is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Campania, particularly the city of Taranto. The name is derived from the Latin word "Tarentum," which was the ancient name for the city of Taranto. This city was a major Greek colony in southern Italy, known for its strategic location and maritime trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tarantino can be traced back to the 14th century in various historical documents from the region of Campania. In these records, the name appeared in different spellings, such as "Tarentino" and "Tarantini," reflecting the influence of local dialects and variations in transcription over time.

One notable historical reference to the name Tarantino can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Normanno di Aversa," a collection of documents from the Norman period in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. While the name itself is not mentioned, the city of Taranto and its inhabitants are referenced, providing insight into the region's history and the potential origins of the surname.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tarantino was Giovanni Tarantino, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Taranto who lived during the 15th century. Another notable figure was Niccolò Tarantino, a renowned painter and fresco artist active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, whose works can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout southern Italy.

In the 17th century, Francesco Tarantino, a Jesuit scholar and philosopher, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of metaphysics and his teachings at the University of Naples. Around the same period, Girolamo Tarantino, a lawyer and judge, played a significant role in shaping the legal system in the Kingdom of Naples.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Giuseppe Tarantino, a composer and music teacher from Naples, made valuable contributions to the city's cultural landscape. His compositions for Opera and sacred music were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Tarantino has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, scholars, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name. While the name's roots can be traced back to the city of Taranto, its presence has spread across Italy and beyond, carrying with it a rich heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarantino

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

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

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