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

Taverna, 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 Taverna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taverna in America

Taverna is the 33772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taverna surname appeared 674 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 Taverna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taverna 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 Taverna

The surname Taverna is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Campania in Southern Italy. It is derived from the Italian word "taverna," which means "tavern" or "inn." The name likely originated in medieval times, referring to individuals who owned or operated a tavern or inn.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Taverna can be traced back to the 13th century in historical records from the city of Naples and surrounding areas. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Taberna" or "Taberne," which were alternate spellings commonly used in Latin and Italian documents.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the surname Taverna was Giovanni Taverna (c. 1280-1350), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Salerno. He was known for his extensive business dealings and his support of local churches and monasteries.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Taverna (1456-1518), a Renaissance humanist and scholar from Naples. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and served as a tutor to several members of the Neapolitan nobility.

In the 16th century, the Taverna family became prominent in the city of Palermo, Sicily. One of their members, Vincenzo Taverna (1510-1578), was a distinguished jurist and served as a judge in the Royal Court of Palermo.

The surname Taverna also has historical connections to the city of Genoa in Northern Italy. In the 17th century, a branch of the family known as the Taverna di Genova was prominent in the city's maritime trade and banking industries. One of their members, Agostino Taverna (1622-1690), was a successful banker and held several important public offices in Genoa.

Another notable figure was Pietro Taverna (1725-1798), a Genoese diplomat and politician who served as the Republic of Genoa's ambassador to several European courts, including those of France and Spain.

Throughout history, the surname Taverna has been associated with various industries, professions, and social classes, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name. While it originated as a reference to inn or tavern owners, the name later became more widespread and adopted by individuals from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taverna

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

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

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