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

Tavara, 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 Tavara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tavara in America

Tavara is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tavara surname appeared 182 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 Tavara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tavara 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 Tavara

The surname Tavara is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "tavara," which referred to a wooden barrel or cask used for storing and transporting goods. This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals involved in the production or transportation of barrels or casks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tavara can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated around 1350. This document mentions a merchant named Giovanni Tavara, who was engaged in the trade of wine and other goods, likely using barrels for transportation.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Tavara living in the town of Amalfi, along the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. This region was known for its maritime trade and shipbuilding industry, which may have contributed to the prevalence of the name in the area.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Tavara was Francesco Tavara, a renowned painter born in Naples in 1556. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries in Italy, showcasing his skills in the Baroque style of painting.

In the 18th century, the name Tavara appeared in the records of the city of Palermo, Sicily. One of the most prominent individuals with this surname was Antonio Tavara, a wealthy merchant and landowner who was born in 1725. He played a significant role in the local economy and is mentioned in several historical documents related to trade and commerce in the region.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Tavara, a scholar and philosopher from the city of Bologna, who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his writings on metaphysics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

As the name Tavara spread across Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, particularly through Italian immigration. However, the origins and historical significance of the name remain deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it emerged as a surname associated with the barrel-making and transportation industries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tavara

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

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

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