Explore the Family Name Tavella
The meaning of Tavella
Italian: from tavella ‘board, plank, slab’ (from Latin tabella), presumably a nickname for someone who was tall and thin, or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a woodworker. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Domenico, Angelo, Antonino, Carmelo, Concetta, Cosmo, Domenic, Fernando, Nino, Paolo, Pasquale, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Tavella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tavella saw a slight decrease in rank from 43,377 in 2000 to 43,885 in 2010, constituting a change of -1.17. However, the count of people with this surname rose by 4.69 percent, going from 469 in 2000 to 491 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.17 over both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #43,885 | -1.17% |
| Count | 469 | 491 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tavella
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Tavella predominantly identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 94.24 percent in 2000 to 91.85 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, from 3.84 to 5.7, a change of 48.44 percent. There were no reported instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 91.85% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 5.7% | 48.44% |
| 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% |