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

Tesoro, 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 Tesoro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tesoro in America

Tesoro is the 28809th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tesoro surname appeared 826 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 Tesoro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tesoro 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 Tesoro

The surname Tesoro is of Italian origin, deriving from the Italian word "tesoro," which means "treasure" or "hoard." It is thought to have originated as an occupational surname for a person who worked as a treasurer or handled valuables and treasures. The name first emerged in various regions of Italy during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest records of the Tesoro name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova, a collection of historical documents from the Republic of Genoa dating back to the 12th century. In this collection, a certain "Oberto Tesoro" is mentioned in a document from 1178, suggesting the name was already in use by that time.

The Tesoro surname can also be traced back to the island of Sicily, where it was particularly prevalent in the city of Palermo. In the 14th century, a notable family bearing this surname, the Tesoro di Palermo, held significant influence and wealth in the region.

In the late 15th century, the name appears in the historical records of the Republic of Venice, where a certain "Marco Tesoro" is documented as a prominent merchant and trader. This highlights the possible connection between the name and professions involving the handling of valuable goods and finances.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Tesoro surname. One example is Guglielmo Tesoro (1492-1567), an Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Rome during the Renaissance period. Another is Antonio Tesoro (1578-1642), an Italian linguist and grammarian who wrote extensively on the Italian language.

In the literary realm, the name is associated with Pietro Tesoro (1604-1677), an Italian poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works in the Baroque period. Additionally, Giuseppe Tesoro (1798-1868) was an Italian painter and engraver active in the 19th century, known for his landscapes and religious works.

The Tesoro surname has also been carried by individuals from other fields, such as Tommaso Tesoro (1834-1904), an Italian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and thermodynamics.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the Tesoro surname, reflecting its Italian origins and possible occupational roots linked to the handling and safeguarding of treasures and valuable goods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tesoro

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

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

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