Explore the Family Name Tavano
The meaning of Tavano
Italian (southern): unflattering nickname for an irritating person, from tavano ‘horsefly’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Cataldo, Donato, Eduardo, Elvira, Fabrizio, Fiore, Marcello, Mario, Sal, Salvatore, Sergio, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tavano in the United States?
According to the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tavano has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 47,026th to 49,177th. However, there was a minimal increase in the count of individuals with this surname during the same period, growing from 425 to 428. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of 6.25%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname has marginally increased, its overall prevalence in the population has decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #49,177 | -4.57% |
| Count | 425 | 428 | 0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tavano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Tavano surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.18% in 2000 to 96.26% in 2010. There was an absence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a noticeable rise in those reporting Hispanic ethnicity, with an increase of 69.70% observed over the decade. No individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 96.26% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.8% | 69.7% |
| 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% |