2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Taroli
An Italian surname derived from a geographic location or topographic feature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Taroli. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Taroli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Taroli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Taroli, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Taroli
The surname Taroli is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "tarolo," which means "tart" or "small cake." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a baker or someone involved in the preparation of baked goods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taroli can be found in a document from the 14th century, where a certain Guido Taroli is mentioned as a resident of the city of Siena. This document provides valuable historical context and indicates that the name was already established in the region during that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Taroli was Francesco Taroli, a skilled artist and painter who was commissioned to create several frescoes in various churches and noble residences in Florence. His works, which have survived to this day, are a testament to the artistic legacy of the Taroli family.
During the Renaissance period, the name Taroli gained further prominence with the rise of the Taroli family in the city of Prato. This influential family played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the region, with several members holding important positions in the local government and guilds.
One of the most celebrated individuals with the surname Taroli was Giovanno Taroli, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. His writings on ethics and metaphysics were widely read and discussed in academic circles throughout Europe.
In the 17th century, the name Taroli appeared in various records related to the wine trade in Tuscany. It is believed that some members of the family were involved in the production and distribution of renowned Tuscan wines, contributing to the region's thriving agricultural and culinary traditions.
Throughout the centuries, the Taroli surname has been associated with various notable figures, including artists, scholars, and entrepreneurs. While the name may have originated from a humble profession related to baking, it has evolved to encompass a rich tapestry of history and accomplishments across various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taroli
Among Census respondents with the surname Taroli, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Taroli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Taroli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Taroli
Taroli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-14 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,350 places
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,221 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 19,350 places |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 2,221 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Taroli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #140,525 | -1.6% |
| Count | 121 | 122 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Taroli bearers went from 121 to 122 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 2,221 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #140,525.
FAQ
Taroli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Taroli?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Taroli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Taroli?
Taroli ranks #140,525 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 122 people with the surname Taroli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Taroli.
Has Taroli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Taroli went from 121 recorded bearers to 122. That is an increase of 1 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Taroli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Taroli, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Taroli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Taroli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), Hispanic (4.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Taroli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Taroli mean?
An Italian surname derived from a geographic location or topographic feature. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Taroli (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Taroli?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Taroli at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.