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

Tarasi, 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 Tarasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarasi in America

Tarasi is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarasi surname appeared 161 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 Tarasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarasi 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 Tarasi

The surname TARASI is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, derived from the Italian word "tarasso," which means "turbulent" or "restless."

The earliest known record of the surname TARASI can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Perugia, where a certain Giulio TARASI was mentioned as a prominent merchant. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who had a lively or energetic temperament.

In the 14th century, the name TARASI appeared in the records of the Republic of Florence, where several members of the family were involved in the wool trade. One notable figure was Giovanni TARASI, who served as a member of the city council in the late 1300s.

During the Renaissance period, the TARASI family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pietro TARASI (1450-1512), a renowned painter from Siena, was celebrated for his vibrant frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy. Additionally, Antonio TARASI (1492-1569), a scholar and poet from Urbino, was widely acclaimed for his lyrical works in both Latin and Italian.

In the 18th century, the name TARASI was associated with the Italian nobility. Count Marcello TARASI (1720-1798) was a prominent landowner and patron of the arts, known for his vast collection of paintings and sculptures in his palatial residence in Rome.

Another historical figure bearing the surname TARASI was Giulia TARASI (1812-1888), a celebrated opera singer from Naples. She performed at prestigious venues across Europe, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence.

Throughout its history, the surname TARASI has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, scholars, and nobles. While the name may have originated from a word describing a restless or turbulent nature, it has come to represent a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in the vibrant history of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarasi

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

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

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