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

Tulumello, 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 Tulumello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tulumello in America

Tulumello is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tulumello surname appeared 104 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 Tulumello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tulumello 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 Tulumello

The surname Tulumello originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to derive from the Latin word "tumulus," meaning a small hill or mound, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tulumello can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Tulumello was mentioned as a landowner in the year 1387. This document provides valuable insight into the name's existence and its association with the Neapolitan aristocracy during that time.

The surname Tulumello has also been connected to the town of Tufino, located in the province of Naples. It is possible that the name originated as a reference to someone who hailed from or had ties to this particular town, which was once known as "Tufinum" in ancient Roman times.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Tulumello was Giacomo Tulumello, a respected scholar and theologian who authored several works on Catholic doctrine and philosophy. He was born in Naples in 1428 and passed away in 1499, leaving behind a significant intellectual legacy.

During the Renaissance period, the Tulumello family produced several prominent artists and intellectuals. One such individual was Antonio Tulumello, a painter and sculptor who was active in Naples during the late 16th century. His works adorned many churches and palaces in the city, showcasing the artistic talents associated with this surname.

Another remarkable figure was Vincenzo Tulumello, a renowned architect and engineer who lived from 1640 to 1718. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale di Napoli (Royal Palace of Naples) and the Church of Santa Maria della Sanità.

In the 18th century, the Tulumello family continued to make its mark in various fields. Giuseppe Tulumello (1715-1792) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan court system, contributing to the development of jurisprudence in the region.

While the surname Tulumello may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and connections to notable individuals in various disciplines have solidified its place in the annals of Italian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tulumello

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

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

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