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

Dettorre, 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 Dettorre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dettorre in America

Dettorre is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dettorre surname appeared 283 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 Dettorre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dettorre 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 Dettorre

The surname DETTORRE is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian phrase "della torre," which means "of the tower." This suggests that the name may have originated from a particular family or individual who lived near or owned a tower or fortified structure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DETTORRE can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, Italy, dating back to the 14th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "De la Torre" or "Della Torre," reflecting the Italian roots of the surname.

In the 15th century, the DETTORRE name appeared in various records from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, indicating that the family had spread throughout central and southern Italy. It is believed that some members of the DETTORRE family may have been involved in the construction or maintenance of towers and fortifications, which could have contributed to the adoption of the surname.

One notable individual with the surname DETTORRE was Giovanni Battista Dettorre (1548-1619), a renowned Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Naples and the surrounding areas.

Another historical figure with the DETTORRE name was Francesco Dettorre (1671-1744), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the DETTORRE family gained prominence in the region of Calabria, where several members held important positions in the local government and military. One such individual was Antonio Dettorre (1745-1823), who served as a captain in the Neapolitan army during the Napoleonic Wars.

During the 19th century, the DETTORRE surname spread beyond Italy, with some family members emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Maria Dettorre (1824-1892), a Italian-American educator and advocate for women's rights, who settled in New York City.

Throughout its history, the DETTORRE surname has been associated with various professions, including architecture, engineering, art, and military service. While the name has evolved over time, it continues to maintain its Italian roots and connection to the concept of towers and fortifications.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dettorre

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

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 Dettorre 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 Dettorre 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 Dettorre was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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