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

Territo, 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 Territo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Territo in America

Territo is the 35016th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Territo surname appeared 644 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 Territo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Territo 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 Territo

The surname Territo is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "terra," meaning "land" or "territory," and may have been initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who owned or worked on a particular piece of land.

One of the earliest known references to the Territo surname dates back to the 14th century in the town of Savigliano, located in the Piedmont region. A document from 1387 mentions a man named Giaccomo Territo, who was a landowner in the area. This suggests that the name was already established and associated with land ownership by that time.

In the 15th century, records show the presence of the Territo family in the city of Turin, also in Piedmont. A notable figure from this period was Giovanni Battista Territo (1450-1520), a respected lawyer and magistrate who served in the judiciary system of the Duchy of Savoy.

As the surname spread beyond its place of origin, variations in spelling emerged, such as Territo, Territto, and Territo. These variations can be found in historical documents from different regions of Italy.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the Territo surname was Gian Domenico Territo (1594-1676), a renowned painter from Genoa. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and museums in Italy.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Territo (1720-1798), a philosopher and theologian from Naples. He authored several books on ethics and moral philosophy and was highly regarded in academic circles of his time.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Territo (1815-1892) gained recognition as a prominent architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the city of Turin, including the Palazzo Madama and the Ponte Umberto I bridge.

While the surname Territo is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval era and is closely tied to the Piedmont region. The name's connection to land ownership and the presence of notable figures in various fields have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Territo

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

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

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