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

Teresi, 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 Teresi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teresi in America

Teresi is the 25954th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teresi surname appeared 946 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 Teresi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teresi 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 Teresi

The surname Teresi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "terra," meaning "earth" or "land," suggesting that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have been landowners or had a close connection to the land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teresi can be found in the Sicilian town of Palermo, where a document from the 14th century mentions a certain Matteo Teresi, a landowner and prominent figure in the local community. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

Another notable early reference to the Teresi name is found in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana" (Book of Gold of the Italian Nobility), a compilation of noble families from the 16th century. This book mentions the Teresi family as being part of the aristocracy in Sicily, indicating their social and economic standing at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Teresi name gained further prominence with the birth of Girolamo Teresi (1497-1567), a renowned Sicilian jurist and scholar. Girolamo authored several influential works on legal theory and served as a judge in the court of the Kingdom of Sicily.

In the 17th century, another notable figure bearing the Teresi surname was Giuseppe Teresi (1625-1699), a Baroque sculptor and architect from Palermo. His works can be found adorning various churches and palaces throughout Sicily, showcasing his skill and artistic talent.

Jumping ahead to the 19th century, we encounter Vincenzo Teresi (1836-1912), a Sicilian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Italian Unification movement. He was a vocal advocate for the incorporation of Sicily into the newly formed Kingdom of Italy and served as a deputy in the Italian parliament.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Teresi throughout history, highlighting the name's deep roots in Sicily and the contributions made by those who bore it in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teresi

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

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

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