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

Tua, 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 Tua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tua in America

Tua is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tua surname appeared 296 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 Tua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tua 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 Tua

The surname Tua has its origins in Italy, where it can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "tua," meaning "yours" or "your own." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone's property or possessions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tua can be found in the historical documents of the city of Siena, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Tua appeared in the records of the Republic of Florence, where it was associated with a family of artisans and merchants. This family played a significant role in the city's cultural and economic life, contributing to the flourishing of the Renaissance.

During the Renaissance period, the name Tua gained prominence through the works of the Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri. In his famous work, "The Divine Comedy," Dante mentions a character named Tua, though it is unclear whether this was a real person or a symbolic representation.

One notable individual bearing the surname Tua was Giovanni Battista Tua (1548-1624), a renowned architect from Verona. He designed several notable buildings in his hometown, including the Church of San Giorgio in Braida and the Palazzo Canossa.

Another prominent figure was Domenico Tua (1735-1805), a Neapolitan painter and engraver known for his religious and mythological works. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 19th century, the name Tua gained international recognition through the accomplishments of Giuseppe Tua (1823-1892), an Italian explorer and geographer. He led several expeditions to Africa and Asia, contributing significantly to the understanding of those regions during that era.

While the surname Tua is primarily associated with Italy, it has also been found in other European countries, likely due to migration and the spread of Italian influence. For instance, records from the 16th century show the presence of individuals with the surname Tua in Spain and Portugal.

Throughout its history, the surname Tua has been associated with various noble families, artists, scholars, and explorers, reflecting its diverse heritage and cultural significance within Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tua

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

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

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