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

Tenore, 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 Tenore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tenore in America

Tenore is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tenore surname appeared 486 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 Tenore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tenore 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 Tenore

The surname Tenore originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It first emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "tenore," which means "tenor" or "holder of a certain position or rank."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tenore name can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around 1250. This document mentions a certain "Nicola Tenore," who was a merchant and landowner in the area. It's believed that the name may have initially referred to someone who held a specific position or title, possibly within the church or a local guild.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several records from the town of Amalfi, a prominent maritime republic along the Amalfi Coast. These records mention individuals with the surname Tenore engaged in various trades, such as shipping and commerce. During this period, the name may have been associated with the social and economic status of its bearers.

One notable individual with the Tenore surname was Giacomo Tenore, born in Naples around 1450. He was a renowned scholar and humanist who contributed to the revival of classical literature during the Italian Renaissance. His works included translations and commentaries on ancient Greek and Latin texts.

Another prominent figure was Michele Tenore, a renowned botanist who lived between 1780 and 1861. He was born in Naples and became the director of the Botanical Garden of Naples, conducting extensive research on the flora of southern Italy. Several plant species were named after him, including the genus Tenoria.

In the 19th century, the Tenore family played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. Giuseppe Tenore, born in 1810 in Naples, was a patriot and soldier who fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the campaign to liberate southern Italy from foreign rule.

Throughout its history, the Tenore surname has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Tenore di Altamura, a town in the province of Bari, and Tenore di Gaeta, a locality near the city of Gaeta in the province of Latina. These place names may have influenced the spread and variations of the surname over time.

While the exact origins of the Tenore surname remain somewhat obscure, its long history and association with notable individuals and places in Italy have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tenore

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

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

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