Explore the Family Name Tambellini
The meaning of Tambellini
Italian (Tuscany): probably a derivative of regional tamba ‘belly, tripe’. Alternatively, perhaps a patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the old personal name Tambello, a shortening of tanto + bello ‘very beautiful’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dante, Gino.
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How common is the last name Tambellini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tambellini has slightly decreased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 72,237 in 2000, it dropped to 77,012 in 2010, marking a 6.61% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also lessened marginally, going from 251 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, a drop of 0.8%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #77,012 | -6.61% |
| Count | 251 | 249 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tambellini
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tambellini. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease over the period. In 2000, 99.60% of people with the Tambellini surname identified as White, and this percentage declined by 1.62% to reach 97.99% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.6% | 97.99% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |