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

Tarno, 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 Tarno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarno in America

Tarno is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarno surname appeared 251 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 Tarno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarno 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 Tarno

The surname Tarno originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "tarnus," which referred to a type of oak tree or its acorns. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near an oak forest or worked with oak wood.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Tarno surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. The name appears in various medieval manuscripts, such as land records and tax rolls, although the exact dates are uncertain due to the age of these documents.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Tarno surname was Guido Tarno, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade and had business dealings with other Italian city-states.

In the 14th century, the Tarno family established itself in the town of Modena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region. A notable member of this branch was Pietro Tarno, born around 1345, who served as a magistrate and diplomat for the city's ruling family, the Este.

During the Renaissance period, the Tarno name gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio Tarno in 1487 in Siena, Tuscany. He became a renowned scholar and humanist, publishing several works on philosophy and classical literature. Antonio's contemporaries praised his intellect and erudition.

Another figure of note was Girolamo Tarno, born in 1568 in Bologna, who achieved distinction as a military engineer and architect. He contributed to the design and construction of fortifications throughout northern Italy, working for various noble families and city-states.

As the centuries progressed, the Tarno surname spread beyond its original Italian roots. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where they adopted the spelling "Tarnó." One member of this Spanish line, Diego Tarnó (1732-1806), served as a military officer and played a role in the Napoleonic Wars.

While the Tarno surname is relatively uncommon today, it has left a notable imprint on Italian history, particularly in the realms of commerce, scholarship, and architecture. The name's origins as a descriptive term related to oak trees reflect the rich heritage and cultural significance of these natural resources in the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarno

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

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

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