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

Timpani, 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 Timpani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Timpani in America

Timpani is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Timpani surname appeared 134 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 Timpani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Timpani 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 Timpani

The surname Timpani is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "timpano," which means "kettledrum" or "tympanum." The name likely originated in the regions of Italy where music and musical instruments were prominent, such as the regions of Tuscany, Lombardy, and Veneto.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Timpani can be traced back to the 15th century in various Italian records and documents. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Giovanni Timpani, a musician and composer from Florence who lived in the late 15th century.

During the Renaissance period, the name Timpani was associated with the growing popularity of music and the arts in Italy. Many individuals with this surname were involved in the production and performance of music, particularly percussion instruments like the timpani.

In the 16th century, the name Timpani appeared in several Venetian records, including the records of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, a prominent confraternity in Venice. One notable individual from this time was Antonio Timpani, a renowned luthier (stringed instrument maker) who lived in Venice in the mid-16th century.

Another historical figure with the surname Timpani was Girolamo Timpani, an Italian composer and violinist who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was born in Padua in 1680 and is known for his contributions to the development of violin technique and composition.

In the 19th century, the name Timpani gained prominence in the field of opera and classical music. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Vincenzo Timpani, an Italian opera composer and conductor who lived from 1823 to 1887. He composed several operas and conducted performances in various Italian cities.

Another notable individual with the surname Timpani was Giuseppe Timpani, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the late 19th century. He was born in Naples in 1858 and is known for his works depicting religious and mythological themes.

Throughout history, the surname Timpani has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Timpano, Timpanaro, and Timpanelli, reflecting the regional variations and dialects within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Timpani

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

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

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