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

Tauteoli, 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 Tauteoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tauteoli in America

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

The Tauteoli 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 Tauteoli.

The history of the last name Tauteoli

The surname TAUTEOLI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "tautare," which means "to stutter" or "to stammer." This suggests that the name may have been originally applied as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who had a speech impediment or a tendency to stutter.

One of the earliest recorded references to the TAUTEOLI name can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1275. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Tauteoli," who was a merchant dealing in wool and textile trade. The name is also found in various other historical records from the Tuscan region, often associated with families involved in crafts, trades, or agricultural activities.

In the 14th century, there is mention of a notable figure named Bartolomeo TAUTEOLI, who was a skilled painter and fresco artist. His works can be found in several churches and buildings in the cities of Florence and Siena, including the famous Basilica of San Domenico in Siena, where he contributed to the decorative frescoes.

During the Renaissance period, the TAUTEOLI name gained further prominence. One notable individual was Giulio TAUTEOLI, a humanist scholar and philosopher born in Pisa in 1470. He was known for his writings on ethics, rhetoric, and classical literature, and was associated with the famous Medici family in Florence.

In the 16th century, a branch of the TAUTEOLI family settled in the city of Venice, where they became involved in the booming maritime trade. Pietro TAUTEOLI, born in 1520, was a successful merchant and ship owner, renowned for his trading voyages to the Levant and the Middle East.

Another notable figure was Lucrezia TAUTEOLI, a noblewoman born in Florence in 1605. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural and charitable endeavors. Her memoirs and letters provide valuable insights into the social and cultural life of the Florentine aristocracy during the 17th century.

Over the centuries, the TAUTEOLI name has been found in various regions of Italy, with concentrations in Tuscany, Veneto, and Lazio. While the name has evolved in its spelling and pronunciation, it has maintained its connection to its Italian roots and the rich cultural heritage of the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tauteoli

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

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 Tauteoli 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.

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

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