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

Tassinari, 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 Tassinari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tassinari in America

Tassinari is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tassinari surname appeared 700 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 Tassinari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tassinari 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 Tassinari

The surname Tassinari originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "tasso," meaning badger, and likely referred to someone who hunted or trapped badgers. The name can be traced back to regions such as Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tassinari surname appears in a 14th-century document from the city of Bologna, where a certain Guglielmo Tassinari is mentioned as a landowner. In the 15th century, the Tassinari family gained prominence in the town of Bagnacavallo, near Ravenna, where they were involved in trade and local politics.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the Tassinari family achieved notable positions. Girolamo Tassinari (1480-1548) was a renowned physician and philosopher who taught at the University of Bologna. Paolo Tassinari (1510-1585) was a celebrated architect and engineer who designed fortifications and public buildings in various Italian cities.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Tassinari (1620-1693) was a prominent Jesuit scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on moral philosophy. Another notable figure was Antonio Tassinari (1675-1737), a painter from Bologna who specialized in religious and mythological scenes.

The Tassinari surname also appears in historical records from other European countries, suggesting that members of the family migrated or established branches abroad. For instance, in the 18th century, a certain Jean-Baptiste Tassinari (1725-1801) was a successful merchant and banker in Lyon, France.

Throughout its history, the Tassinari surname has been associated with various occupations, including academics, artists, clergymen, and businessmen. While the name may have evolved from humble origins related to hunting or trapping, it has come to represent a rich cultural heritage and a diverse range of accomplishments across multiple fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tassinari

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

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

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