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

Tumminello, 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 Tumminello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tumminello in America

Tumminello is the 27411th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tumminello surname appeared 880 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 Tumminello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tumminello 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 Tumminello

The surname Tumminello originated in Sicily, Italy, and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "tumminu," meaning a small loaf of bread, which suggests that the name may have referred to someone who baked or sold bread.

The earliest known record of the name Tumminello dates back to the 14th century in the town of Caltagirone, located in the province of Catania, Sicily. This region was once under the rule of the Aragonese, and many surnames emerged during this time, reflecting the local dialects and occupations of the people.

In the 15th century, the name Tumminello appears in various municipal records and ecclesiastical documents throughout Sicily. Notable examples include a Vincenzo Tumminello, a landowner from Palermo, born around 1420, and a Giovanna Tumminello, a nun from Monreale, who lived in the late 1400s.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Tumminello family spread to other parts of Italy, including Naples and Rome. One notable figure was Girolamo Tumminello, a Sicilian painter and architect who lived from 1556 to 1631. His works can still be found in several churches and palaces in Palermo and neighboring towns.

In the 18th century, the Tumminello name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Antonio Tumminello (1738-1804), a renowned Sicilian poet and playwright. His works, including "La Vendicata" and "La Finta Scimunita," were widely celebrated and helped to preserve the Sicilian language and culture.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Tumminello (1820-1891), a Sicilian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. He served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and social reforms.

Throughout history, the Tumminello surname has been associated with various professions, including bakers, artists, writers, lawyers, and politicians. While the name originated in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by generations of families who have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tumminello

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

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

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