Tafolla History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Etymology of Tafolla

What does the name Tafolla mean?

The surname Tafolla comes from the place name Tafalla, a town in the Basque region. The name is an orthographic variant of the ancient and noble Basque line Tafalla, which established its ancestral home in the town of Tafalla.

Early Origins of the Tafolla family

The surname Tafolla was first found in the region of Navarre. From there they branched out and founded other houses under the name of Tafalla in the town of Falces, and in Melida and in Loya. In the year 1533, Juan, Pedro and Diego de Tafalla appeared before the Tribunal of Falces, declaring that they were in possession and in fact possessed of the qualities that merit elevation to the nobility, being descended from the old and noble house of Tafalla and they were so confirmed.

Early History of the Tafolla family

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Tafolla Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tafalla, Tafolla, Tafala, Tafallo, Tafoya and others.

Early Notables of the Tafolla family

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Tafolla Ranking

the United States, the name Tafolla is the 13,153^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Tafolla migration to the United States +

Tafolla Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Giovanni Tafolla, aged 30, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Birmania" in 1892 2
Michele Tafolla, aged 26, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Aller" in 1898 2
Abele Tafolla, aged 28, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Aller" in 1898 2

Tafolla Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Antonio Tafolla, aged 27, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Werra" in 1900 2
Benigno Tafolla, aged 27, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Georgia" in 1900 2
Cetidio Tafolla, aged 38, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Sicilia" in 1902 2
Carmine Tafolla, aged 34, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Prinz Adalbert" in 1905 2
Antonio Tafolla, aged 19, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "New York" in 1905 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Tafolla (post 1700) +

Carmen Tafolla (b. 1951), American Chicana writer, Poet Laureate of Texas for (2015-2016)
Joey Tafolla (b. 1962), American guitarist, member of the heavy metal band Jag Panzer from 1984 to 1985
Salvador Tafolla Godínez (b. 1993), Mexican professional footballer

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result