About Taranto
The surname Taranto is of Italian origin and is derived from the name of the city of Taranto in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer was from or had ancestral ties to the city of Taranto. The name Taranto is thought to have derived from the Greek word "Taras," which was the name of a mythical Greek hero and founder of the city. The surname Taranto thus signifies a connection to the city of Taranto and its history.
The surname Taranto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Taranto 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 Taranto is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Taranto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Taranto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.