Explore the Family Name Tamburino
The meaning of Tamburino
Italian: metonymic occupational name for a drummer or a drum maker, from tamburino, a diminutive of tamburo ‘drum’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Armando, Gaetano, Orlando, Salvatore, Savino.
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How common is the last name Tamburino in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tamburino decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tamburino was ranked 64,186 as per its usage, but by 2010, it had dropped to 68,345, a decline of 6.48 percent. The actual count of people with the surname also reduced marginally from 290 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, showing a decrease of 0.69 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Tamburino per 100,000 people fell by 9.09 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #68,345 | -6.48% |
| Count | 290 | 288 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tamburino
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals with the Tamburino surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority were of White ethnicity, accounting for 95.52 percent and 95.49 percent, respectively. Over the decade, there was a minor decrease of 0.03 percent. Interestingly, the number of Hispanics with this surname dropped significantly, from 3.79 percent in 2000 to 1.74 percent in 2010, a reduction of 54.09 percent. There were no recorded instances of Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Two or more races groups holding this surname in either year. However, by 2010, some individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native started using the Tamburino surname, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 95.49% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 1.74% | -54.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |