Explore the Family Name Taverna
The meaning of Taverna
Italian: metonymic occupational name for an innkeeper, from taverna ‘inn, tavern’, or a habitational name from any of the many places in southern Italy named with this word, in particular one in Catanzaro province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Carmine, Caesar, Carmelo, Domenic, Giuseppe, Raffaele, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Taverna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Taverna has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Taverna was ranked 34,949th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 33,772nd. This represents a growth of about 3.37%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 611 to 674 during the same period, indicating a rise of roughly 10.31%. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #33,772 | 3.37% |
| Count | 611 | 674 | 10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taverna
With regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the Taverna surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.25% to 91.39%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.47% to 4.15%. There was also a substantial growth in the number of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, going from 0.82% to 2.23%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.29% to 1.93%. There were no recorded individuals with the Taverna surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 91.39% | -4.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 4.15% | 182.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 2.23% | 171.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.29% | 1.93% | -15.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |