2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tatulli
An Italian surname derived from a medieval nickname for short or stocky individuals.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Tatulli. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tatulli 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Tatulli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tatulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tatulli
The surname Tatulli is an Italian name with origins dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, specifically around the city of Florence. The name Tatulli is thought to be derived from the Italian word "tatullo," which means "little grandfather" or "little old man."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tatulli can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence from the year 1376. The record mentions a man named Giovanni Tatulli, who was a local merchant. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the Tatulli family was known for their involvement in the arts and literature. A notable figure from this era was Bernardo Tatulli (1452-1510), a renowned poet and playwright from Florence. His works were widely celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the city.
In the 16th century, the name Tatulli began to spread beyond the borders of Tuscany. Records from the city of Naples mention a nobleman named Vincenzo Tatulli (1512-1589), who was a prominent figure in the local aristocracy. He owned several estates in the region and was known for his patronage of the arts.
As the centuries passed, the Tatulli name continued to be found in various Italian cities and regions. In the 18th century, a famous painter named Girolamo Tatulli (1725-1797) gained recognition for his religious and mythological works, which can still be found in several churches and galleries throughout Italy.
Another notable figure with the surname Tatulli was Felice Tatulli (1810-1888), a political activist and revolutionary who fought for the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento movement. He was a close associate of Giuseppe Garibaldi and played a significant role in the struggle for Italian independence.
While the Tatulli name has its roots firmly planted in Italian history and culture, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. Today, individuals with the surname Tatulli can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of this ancient Italian name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tatulli
Among Census respondents with the surname Tatulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Tatulli 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 Tatulli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 119
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tatulli
Tatulli 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+7 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,354 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+6 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,413 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.6%) | Down 2,354 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.3%) | Up 3,413 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 Tatulli 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 | #146,201 | #142,788 | 2.3% |
| Count | 113 | 119 | 5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tatulli bearers went from 113 to 119 (+5.3% change). The surname moved up 3,413 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #142,788.
FAQ
Tatulli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tatulli?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Tatulli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Tatulli?
Tatulli ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Tatulli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Tatulli.
Has Tatulli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tatulli went from 113 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 6 (+5.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Tatulli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tatulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Tatulli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tatulli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Tatulli (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 Tatulli mean?
An Italian surname derived from a medieval nickname for short or stocky individuals. 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 Tatulli (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 common is the surname Tatulli?
Want to know how common the surname Tatulli is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.