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

Tavitas, 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 Tavitas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tavitas in America

Tavitas is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tavitas surname appeared 140 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 Tavitas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tavitas 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 Tavitas

The surname TAVITAS has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Catalan word "tavita," which means a small bowl or dish. This connection suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname initially given to those involved in the production or trade of pottery or ceramics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TAVITAS name can be found in a medieval document from the city of Barcelona, dated around 1275. The document mentions a potter named Guillem TAVITAS, who was commissioned to create ceramic tiles for a local church. This historical record provides valuable insight into the potential origins and early use of the surname.

As the TAVITAS family spread across Catalonia and parts of Aragon, variations in spelling began to emerge, including TAVITÁS, TAVITÀS, and TAVITAZ. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the influence of other languages spoken in the region at the time.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the TAVITAS surname was Francesc TAVITAS, a master potter from the city of Valencia. His works were highly regarded and can still be found in museums and private collections today. Francesc TAVITAS lived from approximately 1425 to 1489.

In the 16th century, the TAVITAS surname gained prominence in the town of Xàtiva, where a family of potters and ceramicists established a successful business. One of the most renowned members of this family was Joan TAVITAS (1523-1598), whose intricately decorated ceramic pieces were highly sought after by nobility and the wealthy throughout Spain.

As the TAVITAS family expanded and migrated to other regions, the name also took root in parts of Italy and France. In the 17th century, a notable figure was Girolamo TAVITAS (1612-1679), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome and Naples.

Another prominent individual with the TAVITAS surname was François TAVITAS (1745-1819), a French painter and engraver known for his intricate etchings and portraits. He was born in Marseille and spent much of his career in Paris, where his works were highly regarded by art collectors and patrons.

While the TAVITAS surname has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread across various regions and countries, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to various fields, from pottery and ceramics to architecture, art, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tavitas

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

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

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