Find out how popular the last name DeTora is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeTora.

DeTora, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeTora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeTora in America

DeTora is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeTora surname appeared 150 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeTora.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeTora to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeTora

The surname DETORA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "detorare," which means "to twist or turn." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade involving twisting or turning materials, such as rope-making or turning wood on a lathe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DETORA can be found in a document from the city of Venice, dated 1487. This document mentions a certain Girolamo DETORA, who was a merchant involved in the trading of textiles. It is possible that his family's surname was associated with the twisting or spinning of threads or yarns.

In the 16th century, the name DETORA appeared in various records from the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. These records include birth and marriage certificates, as well as property deeds. One notable mention is of a Giovanni DETORA, who was a respected artisan in the city of Florence during the 1560s, renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture-making skills.

By the 17th century, the DETORA name had spread to other parts of Italy, including the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. A notable figure from this period was Vittorio DETORA, a renowned artist and sculptor born in Naples in 1623. His intricate marble sculptures adorned many churches and palaces throughout Italy, and his work was highly sought after by wealthy patrons of the arts.

In the 18th century, the DETORA name gained prominence in the northern Italian city of Turin, where several members of the family were involved in the production of luxury textiles and fabrics. One such individual was Antonio DETORA (1712-1786), who established a successful silk-weaving business that catered to the aristocracy and royalty of the time.

Another significant figure bearing the DETORA name was Giuseppe DETORA (1789-1862), a prominent lawyer and politician from Milan. He played a crucial role in the Italian unification movement, advocating for the integration of the various Italian states under a single unified nation.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the DETORA name continued to be associated with various trades and professions, including artisans, merchants, and professionals in fields such as law, medicine, and education. However, the name's direct connection to its original etymological roots became less pronounced over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeTora

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeTora.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeTora was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeTora has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeTora was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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