Explore the Family Name Talamo
The meaning of Talamo
Italian (southern): possibly an unflattering nickname from Sicilan tàlamu, Calabrian talamu ‘stupid’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Gennaro, Corrado, Elena, Giampaolo, Giuseppi, Nicola, Pasquale, Sal. Spanish Enrique, Francisco, Javier, Jose, Salvador, Seville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Talamo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Talamo has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,374th and by 2010, it had risen to 36,900th, representing a 1.27% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased over the decade from 561 to 605, marking a 7.84% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Talamo per 100k remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #36,900 | 1.27% |
| Count | 561 | 605 | 7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Talamo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Talamo surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.37% to 93.55%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 3.74% in 2000 to 5.95% in 2010, which represents a 59.09% change. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all registered no change, with the percentage remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 93.55% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 5.95% | 59.09% |
| 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% |