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

Tatera, 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 Tatera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tatera in America

Tatera is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tatera surname appeared 140 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 Tatera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tatera 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 Tatera

The surname Tatera has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "tana," meaning "den" or "lair," suggesting that the first bearers of this name may have lived in a secluded or remote area.

One of the earliest known references to the Tatera surname can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a document dated 1387 mentions a certain Giovanni Tatera, a merchant involved in the lucrative trade between Italy and the Byzantine Empire.

In the 15th century, the Tatera family established roots in the region of Calabria, located in southern Italy. A branch of the family settled in the town of Crotone, where they were involved in agriculture and wine-making. Historical records from this period mention a Giacomo Tatera, a respected landowner and vintner.

As the Tatera family spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, including Tattera, Tatara, and Tatarone. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations.

One notable figure in the history of the Tatera surname was Girolamo Tatera (1508-1579), a renowned architect and sculptor from Naples. He was commissioned by the powerful Medici family to design and construct several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Tatera family migrated to Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and professionals. One prominent individual from this period was Antonio Tatera (1627-1701), a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the city of Palermo.

During the 19th century, the Tatera surname gained recognition in the field of academia. Vincenzo Tatera (1825-1892) was a renowned linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.

Another notable figure was Giulia Tatera (1856-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Rome and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

While the Tatera surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora. However, the richest historical records and notable individuals bearing this name can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where the Tatera family has left an indelible mark on various aspects of society, from architecture and law to education and linguistics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tatera

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

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

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