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

Tuso, 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 Tuso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuso in America

Tuso is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuso surname appeared 209 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 Tuso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuso 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 Tuso

The surname Tuso is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in Southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "tussus," which means "cough" or "hack," potentially referring to an ancestor with a distinctive cough or respiratory condition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tuso name appears in a manuscript from the 13th century, detailing land ownership in the region of Campania. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Tuso," who owned a small vineyard near the town of Avellino.

In the 14th century, the Tuso name gained prominence in the city of Naples, where a family of merchants and bankers bearing this surname played a significant role in the city's economic affairs. Notable among them was Giovanni Tuso (1320-1398), a successful trader who established a thriving business exporting Neapolitan goods throughout the Mediterranean.

During the Renaissance, a branch of the Tuso family relocated to Venice, where they became involved in the city's vibrant artistic scene. Matteo Tuso (1480-1557), a celebrated painter, was commissioned to create several frescoes adorning the interiors of churches and palaces in the Venetian Republic.

In the 17th century, the Tuso name found its way to Spain, where a military officer named Tomás Tuso (1610-1678) gained recognition for his valor in the Spanish campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. He was awarded a knighthood and granted lands in the region of Andalusia.

Another notable figure bearing the Tuso surname was Lucrezia Tuso (1725-1798), an Italian opera singer who achieved fame throughout Europe for her exceptional soprano voice. She performed in the most prestigious opera houses of her time, including La Scala in Milan and the Opéra Garnier in Paris.

As the centuries passed, the Tuso name spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals who sought new opportunities or fled political turmoil. While the name remains most prevalent in Italy, it can also be found in various regions, a testament to the far-reaching travels and accomplishments of those who bore it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuso

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

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

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