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

Termine, 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 Termine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Termine in America

Termine is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Termine surname appeared 507 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 Termine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Termine 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 Termine

The surname Termine has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, where it can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "terminus," which means "boundary" or "limit." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a border or boundary.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Termine can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1186. The document mentions a man named Guglielmo Termine, who was a landowner in the area. This provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several records from the nearby town of Capua. These records include references to a family of merchants known as the Termines, who were involved in the trade of goods between Capua and other cities in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Termine gained further prominence when it was associated with a notable Italian humanist and philosopher, Giovanni Termine, who lived from 1445 to 1508. He was born in the town of Salerno and became known for his writings on ethics and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname Termine was Girolamo Termine, a 16th-century painter from Naples. He was known for his religious works, many of which can still be found in churches throughout the city.

In the 17th century, the name Termine appeared in several records from the town of Nola, near Naples. One such record mentions a man named Gennaro Termine, who was a local landowner and magistrate.

As the name spread beyond the region of Campania, it also appeared in records from other parts of Italy. For example, in the 18th century, there was a prominent family of musicians in Rome known as the Termines, who were renowned for their skills in playing the violin and other string instruments.

Throughout its history, the surname Termine has been associated with various occupations, from landowners and merchants to artists and philosophers. Its enduring presence in Italy serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the country and the diverse backgrounds of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Termine

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

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

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