2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Intorcia
Of Italian origin, an occupational surname likely derived from a form of the word "torchia" meaning screw press or olive press.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Intorcia. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Intorcia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Intorcia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Intorcia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Intorcia
The surname INTORCIA originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "torcia," meaning "torch" or "light," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with a person who worked as a torch-maker or a lamplighter.
During the Renaissance period, the INTORCIA name was prominent in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Historical records indicate that members of the INTORCIA family held influential positions within the local communities, often serving as merchants, artisans, or craftsmen.
One notable mention of the INTORCIA name can be found in the archives of the Medici family, the powerful rulers of Florence during the 15th and 16th centuries. Documents from this era reference an INTORCIA family member who was commissioned to design and create intricate torchholders for the Medici palace.
The earliest recorded example of the INTORCIA surname can be traced back to a birth record from the year 1372 in the town of Arezzo, Tuscany. The document mentions a child named Giovanni INTORCIA, born to parents Pietro and Lucia INTORCIA.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the INTORCIA surname was Tommaso INTORCIA (1602-1678), a renowned sculptor and architect from Bologna. His most celebrated work is the beautiful Fountain of Neptune, which still stands in the heart of Bologna's Piazza Maggiore.
Another illustrious INTORCIA was Girolamo INTORCIA (1720-1798), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Parma. He was highly regarded for his expertise in theology and philosophy, and his writings on moral philosophy were widely studied in universities across Europe.
During the 19th century, the INTORCIA name gained prominence in the field of medicine. Giuseppe INTORCIA (1812-1887) was a renowned physician from Florence who pioneered innovative techniques in the treatment of respiratory illnesses.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Maria INTORCIA (1868-1941), a celebrated operatic soprano from Milan. She performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses across Europe, captivating audiences with her powerful and emotive vocal abilities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Intorcia
Among Census respondents with the surname Intorcia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Intorcia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Intorcia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 4
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Intorcia
Intorcia appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-11 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,554 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 8,554 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Intorcia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #154,755 | -5.9% |
| Count | 113 | 102 | -9.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Intorcia bearers went from 113 to 102 (-9.7% change). The surname moved down 8,554 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #154,755.
FAQ
Intorcia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Intorcia?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Intorcia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Intorcia?
Intorcia ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Intorcia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Intorcia.
Has Intorcia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Intorcia went from 113 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Intorcia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Intorcia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Intorcia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Intorcia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Intorcia (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Intorcia mean?
Of Italian origin, an occupational surname likely derived from a form of the word "torchia" meaning screw press or olive press. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Intorcia (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Intorcia?
You can see how many people have the surname Intorcia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.