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

Tarsi, 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 Tarsi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarsi in America

Tarsi is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarsi surname appeared 288 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 Tarsi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarsi 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 Tarsi

The surname "TARSI" is of Italian origin, derived from the town of Tarsia, located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. The name can be traced back to the 11th century, with the earliest recorded instances appearing in medieval documents and manuscripts from the region.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "TARSI" was Guglielmo Tarsi, a nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the town of Tarsia and held significant influence in the local community.

Another notable bearer of the name was Francesco Tarsi, born in 1520 in Tarsia. He was a renowned scholar and philosopher, known for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and discussed in academic circles during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the Tarsi family gained prominence in Naples, where they were involved in various commercial and political endeavors. One member of the family, Girolamo Tarsi (1548-1624), was a successful merchant and served as a councilor in the city government.

The surname "TARSI" is also associated with the town of Tarsogno, located in the province of Savona, Liguria. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in this region, and their descendants continued to use the surname.

A notable figure from this branch was Agostino Tarsi (1692-1770), a Catholic priest and theologian. He authored several influential works on theology and was highly respected within the Church.

In the 18th century, the Tarsi family expanded their presence in other parts of Italy, with members settling in cities such as Rome and Milan. One notable individual from this period was Giuseppe Tarsi (1775-1856), a prominent lawyer and judge in Milan.

Throughout history, the surname "TARSI" has been associated with various professions, including scholars, merchants, clergy members, and legal professionals. While not a widely prevalent name, it has maintained a presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in Calabria, Liguria, and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarsi

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

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

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