Tarquin

Tarquin is a masculine first name that is considered an Italian and Spanish variant of the Roman name Tarquinius. The name has Etruscan roots and metaphorically means 'the one who comes from Tarquinia.'

What does the name Tarquin mean?

The name Tarquin, a masculine first name, represents an Italian and Spanish derivation of the Roman Tarquinius, which presumably has Etruscan origins. Translated, it means 'the one who comes from Tarquinia.' The root of the name is in the Latin Tarquĭnĭus, which means 'from Tarquinia.'

Where does the name Tarquin come from?

The origin of the name Tarquin is both Etruscan and Latin, with the meaning 'the one who comes from Tarquinia.' It consists of the Etruscan and Latin word Tarquĭnĭus, which refers to the region of Tarquinia. The name can be found in Italian, Roman, and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Tarquin?

Tar-kwin

Popularity

In Germany, Tarquin is a relatively rare first name. In the German name rankings, it has never achieved a noteworthy position. Its best ranking was in 1996 when it placed 2,863rd in England. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times there, bringing it to 3,497th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1996 to 2024, Tarquin ranks 3,647th in England.

Famous people

• Tarquin (Quinn) Anthony Blackwood (character from Anne Rice's 'The Vampire Chronicles')
• Tarquin Forsys (character from 'Demon Academy' by Taran Matharu)
• Tarquin Gotch (British film producer)
• Tarquin Hall (British journalist and author)