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

Tartal, 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 Tartal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tartal in America

Tartal is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tartal surname appeared 100 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 Tartal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tartal 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 Tartal

The surname "TARTAL" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain during the 12th century. It is likely derived from the Basque word "tarta," which means "cake" or "pastry." This suggests that the name may have been associated with bakers or pastry makers in the early days.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla," a medieval manuscript from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. The document, dated around 1180, mentions a certain "Sancho Tartal" as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 13th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Aragon and Catalonia. This is evidenced by various records and documents from that period, including the "Llibre del Repartiment de València," which lists several individuals with the surname "Tartal" among the settlers who received land grants after the conquest of Valencia in 1238.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name "Tartal" was Pedro Tartal, a prominent merchant from Barcelona who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region. He is mentioned in several historical accounts as a successful trader and entrepreneur.

Another significant individual with this surname was Juana Tartal, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural and intellectual circles of her time.

In the 16th century, the name "Tartal" gained recognition beyond Spain's borders. One notable example is Juan Tartal, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. Tartal played a crucial role in the expedition and is mentioned in the journals and accounts of the voyage.

As the centuries passed, the surname "Tartal" continued to be present in various regions of Spain, with descendants spreading to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this name include Miguel Tartal, a renowned painter from Seville who lived in the 17th century, and Andrés Tartal, a celebrated playwright and author from Madrid in the 18th century.

While the surname "Tartal" may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage, carrying with it the legacy of its historical origins and the accomplishments of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tartal

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

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

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