2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Taulli
A surname with Italian origins, possibly derived from a place name or a nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Taulli. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Taulli 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Taulli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Taulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Taulli
The surname Taulli has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "tavo," which refers to a board or plank of wood, potentially indicating that the original bearers of this surname were carpenters or woodworkers by trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taulli can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Milan, where a certain Gianni Taulli is mentioned as a respected craftsman. In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Taulli residing in the town of Novara, located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy.
During the Renaissance period, the Taulli name gained prominence in the city of Turin, where several members of the family were involved in the local guilds and trades. A notable figure from this era was Stefano Taulli (1492-1568), a skilled metalsmith who crafted intricate works for the Savoy royal court.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Taulli family settled in the town of Ivrea, near Turin. Here, they became prominent landowners and played a significant role in the local community. One of the most illustrious members of this branch was Gioacchino Taulli (1632-1701), a respected magistrate and scholar who authored several influential legal treatises.
The name Taulli also appeared in other parts of Italy during the medieval and early modern periods. In the 14th century, there are records of a Taulli family in the city of Venice, while in the 16th century, a branch of the family was established in the southern region of Calabria.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Taulli. These include Giovanni Battista Taulli (1778-1842), a renowned architect from Turin who designed several notable buildings in the city; Vittorio Taulli (1891-1962), a celebrated Italian painter and sculptor; and Carlo Taulli (1923-2008), a pioneering engineer who made significant contributions to the fields of aeronautics and aerospace technology.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taulli
Among Census respondents with the surname Taulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Taulli 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 Taulli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.2% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino22.3% · 27
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Taulli
Taulli 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+7 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,300 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+11 bearers (+10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,086 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.8%) | Down 2,300 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.0%) | Up 8,086 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 Taulli 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 | #149,395 | #141,309 | 5.4% |
| Count | 110 | 121 | 10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Taulli bearers went from 110 to 121 (+10.0% change). The surname moved up 8,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #141,309.
FAQ
Taulli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Taulli?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Taulli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Taulli?
Taulli ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Taulli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Taulli.
Has Taulli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Taulli went from 110 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 11 (+10.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Taulli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Taulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Taulli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.2% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Taulli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.2%), Hispanic (22.3%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Taulli (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 Taulli mean?
A surname with Italian origins, possibly derived from a place name or a nickname. 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 Taulli (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 many people have the last name Taulli?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Taulli? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.