Explore the Family Name Tagliaferri
The meaning of Tagliaferri
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Tagliaferro. This surname is widespread in Italy, being most common in Lombardy, Tuscany, and Campania. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Carlo, Enrico, Olindo, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Tagliaferri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tagliaferri had a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 43,058 to 43,811, a 1.75% drop in its position. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 4.02%, from 473 in 2000 to 492 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a change of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #43,811 | -1.75% |
| Count | 473 | 492 | 4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tagliaferri
With regard to the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Tagliaferri, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.46% identified as White, and this figure decreased slightly to 96.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those who identify as Hispanic, growing from 1.27% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010, an escalation of 124.41%. No data was recorded for identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.14% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.85% | 124.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |