Explore the Family Name Tarallo
The meaning of Tarallo
Italian (southern): nickname from the southern term tarallo, a popular snack food similar in texture to a breadstick. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Antonio, Carmela, Carmine, Edoardo, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Luigi, Ottavio, Sal.
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How common is the last name Tarallo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tarallo has seen a slight increase over a span of 10 years. In 2000, it was ranked 37,688th most popular and rose to a rank of 35,671st by 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 13.51%, from 555 in 2000 to 630 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100k, there was no notable change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #35,671 | 5.35% |
| Count | 555 | 630 | 13.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarallo
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Tarallo, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identity as white, although the percentage did decrease slightly, from 95.50% in 2000 to 92.22% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic and Black ethnicity among those with the surname increased significantly, up 57.54% and 58.89% respectively. There was a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander reported in 2010, where none had been noted in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 92.22% | -3.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.97% | 57.54% |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.43% | 58.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |