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

Tiliano, 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 Tiliano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiliano in America

Tiliano is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiliano surname appeared 105 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 Tiliano.

The history of the last name Tiliano

The surname Tiliano is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, derived from the Latin word "tilia," meaning linden tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tiliano name can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Tiliano is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already established in that area during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the Tiliano family gained prominence in the town of Foligno, located in the Umbria region. Historical records mention a notable figure named Pietro Tiliano, who served as a magistrate and diplomat for the city-state in the late 1300s.

The name Tiliano is also linked to the town of Tili, located in the province of Siena. It is possible that the surname originated as a toponymic name, referring to individuals who hailed from or resided near this particular location.

Throughout the Renaissance period, several individuals with the Tiliano surname made notable contributions in various fields. One such figure was Girolamo Tiliano (1500-1568), a renowned painter and architect from Siena, known for his work on churches and palaces in the region.

Another notable bearer of the Tiliano name was Luca Tiliano (1570-1637), a scholar and philosopher from Foligno. He authored several works on theology and metaphysics, which were widely studied in Italian universities during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Tiliano family established themselves in the city of Naples, where they became involved in the silk trade. One prominent member was Antonio Tiliano (1725-1798), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital and orphanage in the city.

As the centuries progressed, the Tiliano surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, including academia, art, and literature.

It is worth noting that alternative spellings of the name, such as Tiliani and Tigliano, have also been documented throughout history, reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiliano

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

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

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