2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Terino
A surname derived from the Greek word "terra" meaning land or earth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Terino. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Terino 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Terino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Terino, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Terino
The surname Terino has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "terra," meaning "earth" or "land," and is likely a reference to an occupation or a geographic location associated with the land or soil.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Terino surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, dating back to the late 15th century. In these records, the name appears in various spellings, such as Terrino, Terreni, and Terrina, indicating its evolution and regional variations.
In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Terino (1557-1620) was a prominent lawyer and jurist from the city of Salerno. He authored several legal treatises and was highly regarded for his contributions to the field of law during the Renaissance period.
Another significant historical figure with the Terino surname was Antonio Terino (1678-1754), a renowned architect and sculptor from the town of Lecce. His works, which included churches and palaces, exemplified the Baroque architectural style and can still be admired today in various cities throughout the Puglia region.
During the 18th century, a family of musicians and composers known as the Terinos gained recognition in Naples. One of them, Tommaso Terino (1735-1812), was a talented violinist and composer who served as the music director at the Royal Palace of Naples and composed several operas and chamber works.
In the 19th century, Vincenzo Terino (1810-1878) was a respected painter from the city of Bari. His works, which included landscapes, portraits, and religious scenes, were exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions throughout Italy, earning him acclaim during his lifetime.
Throughout its history, the Terino surname has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations in southern Italy, such as the town of Terranova da Sibari in the province of Cosenza, and the village of Terranova di Pollino in the province of Potenza.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Terino
Among Census respondents with the surname Terino, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Terino 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 Terino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.6% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 9
- Two or more races4.1% · 5
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Terino
Terino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
-3 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,280 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-9 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,699 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 10,280 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 10,699 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 Terino 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 | #130,610 | #141,309 | -8.2% |
| Count | 130 | 121 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Terino bearers went from 130 to 121 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 10,699 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #141,309.
FAQ
Terino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Terino?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Terino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Terino?
Terino ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Terino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Terino.
Has Terino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Terino went from 130 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 9 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Terino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Terino, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Terino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Terino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.6%), Hispanic (7.4%), Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Terino (2000, 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 Terino mean?
A surname derived from the Greek word "terra" meaning land or earth. 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 Terino (0.04 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 have the last name Terino?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Terino at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.