About Tampa
The surname Tampa is of Italian origin and is derived from the place name "Tampa," which is a city in the state of Florida, United States. The name Tampa is believed to have originated from the Calusa Native American word "Tanpa," meaning "sticks of fire" or "place to gather sticks for fire." Over time, this name became associated with the city and eventually became a surname for individuals with ties to Tampa or its surrounding areas.
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The surname Tampa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tampa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Tampa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tampa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tampa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.