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

Tifa, 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 Tifa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tifa in America

Tifa is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tifa surname appeared 103 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 Tifa.

The history of the last name Tifa

The surname TIFA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Italian word "tifa," meaning "wind" or "breeze," suggesting a connection to a person's place of residence or occupation.

The earliest known record of the name TIFA can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Sardegna, a collection of medieval documents from the island of Sardinia, where a certain "Guglielmo Tifa" is mentioned in a document dated 1348.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Venetian Republic, indicating its presence in the northern regions of Italy. One notable mention is that of "Giovanni Tifa," a merchant from Venice who traded with the Ottoman Empire in the late 1400s.

The name TIFA also has connections to the historic city of Florence, where it is believed to have originated as a surname for families living in the area. In the 16th century, a prominent Florentine family bearing the name Tifa is recorded in the city's archives.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname TIFA have left their mark in various fields. One such notable figure is Girolamo Tifa (1532-1602), an Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Padua.

Another notable bearer of the name was Vincenzo Tifa (1675-1742), an Italian painter and architect who was active in Naples during the Baroque period. His works can be found in several churches and palaces throughout the city.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Tifa (1810-1876), an Italian politician and lawyer, served as a member of the Sardinian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

The name TIFA also has connections to the world of literature, with Luigi Tifa (1856-1922), an Italian novelist and playwright, being known for his works exploring themes of social criticism and realism.

Another notable figure was Emilio Tifa (1887-1965), an Italian engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of aviation technology, working on aircraft designs for several Italian companies in the early 20th century.

These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing the surname TIFA throughout history, reflecting its Italian origins and its presence across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tifa

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

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 Tifa 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.

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

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