Tafuri

Tafuri is an Italian surname. It is borne by individuals of Italian origin, and through migration by people in other countries. The precise etymology of Tafuri is not definitively established; it is generally treated as Italian in origin, though its earliest form and regional distribution are not well documented.

Notable people with the surname include Manfredo Tafuri (1935–1994), an influential Italian architectural historian, critic, and theorist. A central figure in late 20th-century architectural discourse, Tafuri is associated with Marxist approaches to architecture and the critique of modernism. His major works include Teorie e storia dell'architettura (Theory and History of Architecture). He taught at universities in Italy, including the University of Venice (IUAV), and his writings have shaped debates on architecture, historiography, and the relationship between architecture and capitalism.

Beyond Manfredo Tafuri, the surname appears among other individuals in various professions, but none has achieved the same level of international recognition. The name remains primarily connected with Italian-language contexts and scholarly discussions of architecture and theory.