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

Terrio, 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 Terrio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Terrio in America

Terrio is the 21371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Terrio surname appeared 1,225 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 Terrio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Terrio 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 Terrio

The surname Terrio originates from Italy, specifically the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged in the 13th century, derived from the Latin word "terra," meaning land or earth. This suggests that the name's early bearers may have been landowners or had a connection to agricultural activities.

During the Middle Ages, the name Terrio appeared in various records and documents across Sicily. One notable mention can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Siciliae," a collection of medieval charters and diplomas from the island. This manuscript, compiled in the 14th century, includes references to individuals bearing the name Terrio in transactions related to land ownership and taxation.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Terrio was Giovanni Terrio, born in Palermo, Sicily, around 1290. He was a prominent landowner and played a role in the local governance of the city during the reign of the Aragonese dynasty in Sicily.

Another notable figure was Pietro Terrio, a 15th-century merchant and explorer from Messina, Sicily. He is credited with establishing trade routes and establishing commercial relations between Sicily and the Iberian Peninsula, contributing to the island's economic prosperity during that period.

In the 16th century, the Terrio family expanded their influence beyond Sicily, with some members settling in other parts of Italy. One such individual was Antonio Terrio, born in 1512 in Catania, Sicily, who later became a respected scholar and philosopher in Naples. His writings on ethics and political philosophy were widely studied during the Renaissance.

The surname Terrio can also be traced to the town of Terrasini, located near Palermo, Sicily. It is believed that some individuals adopted the name Terrio as a reference to their place of origin or residence in this town, which was historically known for its fertile lands and agricultural activities.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Terrio, born in 1671 in Palermo. He was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings and infrastructure projects in Sicily during the 17th and early 18th centuries.

While the surname Terrio has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond due to migration and settlement patterns over the centuries. Despite its geographical dispersion, the name continues to carry the legacy of its Sicilian origins and connection to the land.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Terrio

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

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

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