2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tempone
An Italian surname likely derived from the word "tempone," referring to a long period of time or a late harvest.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Tempone. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tempone 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Tempone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tempone, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tempone
The surname Tempone has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "tempora," which means "time" or "season." The name was likely given to someone who lived near a clock tower or was associated with the keeping of time.
One of the earliest known instances of the name appears in a document from the city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy, dated 1278, where a certain Guido Tempone is mentioned as a landowner. Another early reference can be found in a manuscript from the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, dating back to 1312, which mentions a Tommaso Tempone as a merchant in Florence.
In the 14th century, the name Tempone can be found in several records from the city of Siena, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. One notable example is Neri Tempone, a prominent banker and politician who lived from 1325 to 1398. He served as a member of the Signoria, the governing council of Siena, and was known for his wealth and influence.
Moving into the 15th century, the name Tempone appears in records from the city of Milan. One notable figure was Giovanni Tempone, a renowned architect who lived from 1420 to 1487. He designed several churches and palaces in Milan and its surrounding areas, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which is famous for housing Leonardo da Vinci's mural "The Last Supper."
In the 16th century, the name Tempone can be found in several historical documents from the city of Venice. One notable figure was Pietro Tempone, a renowned poet and playwright who lived from 1522 to 1588. His works, which included comedies and tragedies, were widely popular during his lifetime and influenced the development of Venetian theatre.
Another significant figure with the surname Tempone was Giacomo Tempone, a celebrated painter from the city of Bologna who lived from 1580 to 1648. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, which adorned many churches and palaces throughout the region of Emilia-Romagna.
While the surname Tempone was particularly prevalent in various regions of Italy throughout history, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and strongest historical ties remain firmly rooted in the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tempone
Among Census respondents with the surname Tempone, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Tempone 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 Tempone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.6% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino11.2% · 13
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tempone
Tempone 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+6 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,346 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-9 bearers (-7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,316 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 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 3,346 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.2%) | Down 10,316 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 Tempone 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 | #134,712 | #145,028 | -7.7% |
| Count | 125 | 116 | -7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tempone bearers went from 125 to 116 (-7.2% change). The surname moved down 10,316 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #145,028.
FAQ
Tempone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tempone?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Tempone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Tempone?
Tempone ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Tempone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Tempone.
Has Tempone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tempone went from 125 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Tempone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tempone, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Tempone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tempone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.6%), Hispanic (11.2%), Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Tempone (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 Tempone mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the word "tempone," referring to a long period of time or a late harvest. 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 Tempone (0.04 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 surname Tempone?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.