2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tavernese
An Italian surname derived from "taverna" meaning "tavern" or "inn", likely referring to an innkeeper or tavern owner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Tavernese. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tavernese 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Tavernese in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tavernese, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tavernese
The surname Tavernese originates from Italy, specifically from the region of Campania. It is derived from the Italian word "taverna," which means tavern or inn. The name likely originated during the medieval period, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been innkeepers or individuals associated with the tavern trade.
The earliest known record of the surname Tavernese dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in a document from the town of Amalfi, located along the Amalfi Coast. This document mentioned a certain Nicola Tavernese, who was listed as a proprietor of a local tavern.
In the 14th century, the Tavernese surname was found in various records from the city of Naples, indicating that the family had established roots in the region. One notable mention is a Giovanni Tavernese, a merchant who traded goods along the Mediterranean coast during the late 1300s.
The Tavernese surname has also been linked to the town of Scala, located near the famous Amalfi Coast. Historical records from the 16th century mention a family of nobles bearing the Tavernese name, who held significant influence in the area.
One of the earliest known instances of the Tavernese surname appearing in a historical manuscript is in the "Codice Diplomatico Amalfitano," a collection of documents from the Amalfi region dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name has a long and well-established history in the area.
Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the Tavernese surname have achieved notable status. Here are five examples:
1. Pietro Tavernese (1560-1638) - A renowned painter from Naples known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Gerolamo Tavernese (1675-1744) - An Italian composer and violinist who worked in the court of King Charles III of Spain.
3. Antonio Tavernese (1802-1876) - A politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Neapolitan Parliament in the mid-19th century.
4. Maria Tavernese (1895-1978) - A celebrated opera singer who performed in prestigious venues across Europe and the United States.
5. Vincenzo Tavernese (1920-2002) - A prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Naples and other Italian cities.
These examples illustrate the long and rich history of the Tavernese surname, which has its roots firmly planted in the Italian regions of Campania and the Amalfi Coast, dating back to the medieval era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tavernese
Among Census respondents with the surname Tavernese, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Tavernese 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 Tavernese surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 98
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tavernese
Tavernese 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+8 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,682 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-24 bearers (-18.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 21,134 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 1,682 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -24 bearers (-18.9%) | Down 21,134 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 Tavernese 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 | #133,048 | #154,182 | -15.9% |
| Count | 127 | 103 | -18.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tavernese bearers went from 127 to 103 (-18.9% change). The surname moved down 21,134 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #154,182.
FAQ
Tavernese surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tavernese?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Tavernese. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Tavernese?
Tavernese ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Tavernese. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Tavernese.
Has Tavernese become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tavernese went from 127 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 24 (-18.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Tavernese?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tavernese, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Tavernese in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tavernese appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%), Black (1.0%). 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 Tavernese (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 Tavernese mean?
An Italian surname derived from "taverna" meaning "tavern" or "inn", likely referring to an innkeeper or tavern owner. 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 Tavernese (0.03 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 Tavernese?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Tavernese, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.