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

Tufino, 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 Tufino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tufino in America

Tufino is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tufino surname appeared 392 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 Tufino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tufino 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 Tufino

The surname Tufino originates from Italy, with its roots dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have emerged in the region of Tuscany, which was renowned for its flourishing textile industry during that era. The name is derived from the Italian word "tufino," which refers to a type of coarse, woolen fabric commonly produced in the region.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Tufino can be found in the records of the city of Florence, where a family of wool merchants bearing this name was mentioned in the 13th century. It is likely that the Tufino surname was initially adopted by individuals involved in the production or trade of this particular fabric.

In the 14th century, the name Tufino appeared in the historic Catasto, a comprehensive tax record maintained by the Florentine Republic. This document provides valuable insights into the social and economic status of families during that time, suggesting that the Tufinos were among the prominent mercantile classes.

A notable figure associated with the surname Tufino was Giovanni Tufino (1450-1522), a skilled painter and fresco artist from the town of Arezzo. His works adorned several churches and public buildings in Tuscany, showcasing his mastery of the Renaissance style.

Another Tufino of historical significance was Pietro Tufino (1565-1642), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Siena. His treatises on civil and canon law were widely studied and cited throughout Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the name Tufino gained prominence in the southern Italian city of Naples, where a family of nobility bearing this surname owned substantial land and estates. One of their descendants, Vincenzo Tufino (1725-1798), served as a high-ranking official in the Kingdom of Naples and was known for his diplomatic skills.

As the Tufino surname spread beyond its Tuscan origins, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Tuffino, Tuffini, and Tufini. These alternative forms can be found in historical records from different regions of Italy, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the peninsula.

Other notable individuals with the Tufino surname include Matteo Tufino (1820-1890), a celebrated opera singer from Milan who performed on prestigious stages across Europe, and Lucrezia Tufino (1875-1948), a pioneering feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and social reforms in early 20th-century Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tufino

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

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

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