Explore the Family Name Tambini
The meaning of Tambini
Italian (Emilia): perhaps from a derivative of the personal name Tambo, a short form of Tambello (see Tambellini).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tambini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tambini has seen modest fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tambini was ranked 72,466 in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States and had a count of 250 occurrences. By 2010, it had slightly dipped in rank to 75,069, despite a minor increase in the total number of occurrences to 257. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #75,069 | -3.59% |
| Count | 250 | 257 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tambini
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for individuals bearing the surname Tambini from 2000 to 2010. While there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 87.20% to 84.05%. Over the same period, the percentage of those with Hispanic ethnic identity significantly increased from 6.80% to 12.84%. Notably, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.95%, while those identifying as Black decreased to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 84.05% | -3.61% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 12.84% | 88.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |