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

Tenerelli, 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 Tenerelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tenerelli in America

Tenerelli is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tenerelli surname appeared 268 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 Tenerelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tenerelli 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 Tenerelli

The surname Tenerelli is an Italian surname that originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "tenerello," which means "tender" or "delicate." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive surname given to someone with a gentle or delicate demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tenerelli surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Perugia, Umbria, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family with the surname Tenerelli residing in the city during that time period.

In the 14th century, the Tenerelli name appears in various documents and manuscripts from the Tuscan region, particularly in the areas around Florence and Siena. This indicates that the name had spread and established roots in different parts of central Italy.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bearing the Tenerelli surname emerged. One such figure was Francesco Tenerelli, a renowned painter from Siena who lived from 1455 to 1531. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable Tenerelli was Giulio Tenerelli, a scholar and philosopher from Florence who lived between 1510 and 1582. He was known for his writings on ethics and philosophy, and his works were widely studied in academic circles during the 16th century.

In the 18th century, the Tenerelli surname gained further prominence with the birth of Girolamo Tenerelli (1701-1778), a celebrated architect from Perugia. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and churches in the region, including the Church of San Francesco delle Scalze in Perugia.

Another notable figure from this period was Alessandro Tenerelli (1723-1798), a military officer and diplomat from Florence. He served in various diplomatic roles for the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and played a significant role in negotiating treaties and alliances during his time.

Throughout the centuries, the Tenerelli surname has also been associated with various place names and localities in Italy. For instance, the village of Tenerelli in the province of Perugia is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that the Tenerelli family may have had a presence or influence in that area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tenerelli

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

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

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