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

Tersigni, 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 Tersigni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tersigni in America

Tersigni is the 46647th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tersigni surname appeared 456 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 Tersigni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tersigni 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 Tersigni

The surname TERSIGNI originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Abruzzo. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "tersus," meaning "clean" or "polished." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a tidy or well-kept appearance.

The earliest known record of the TERSIGNI surname dates back to the 13th century in the town of Sulmona, located in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo. It appears in a document from 1275 as "Tersigni," indicating that the spelling has remained relatively consistent over time.

In the 14th century, the name TERSIGNI was found in various records from the nearby town of Pacentro, which was once part of the historic Kingdom of Naples. These records include mentions of individuals such as Nicola TERSIGNI (born around 1320) and Girolamo TERSIGNI (born around 1375), who were likely members of prominent local families.

During the Renaissance period, the TERSIGNI surname gained prominence in the city of L'Aquila, where several notable individuals bore this name. One such person was Gabriele TERSIGNI (1470-1542), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city's court system.

Another significant figure was Pietro TERSIGNI (1550-1628), a acclaimed painter and artist who was commissioned to create works for various churches and public buildings in L'Aquila and the surrounding region. His paintings, known for their attention to detail and vivid colors, are still admired today and can be found in several museums and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the TERSIGNI name was associated with the town of Pratola Peligna, located near L'Aquila. One notable individual from this period was Domenico TERSIGNI (1725-1795), a successful merchant and landowner who played a influential role in the local community.

As the TERSIGNI surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it became associated with various place names and variations in spelling. For example, in the region of Campania, the name was sometimes written as "Tersigli" or "Tersigli," while in other areas, it was occasionally spelled as "Terzigni" or "Terzigno."

While the TERSIGNI surname has a rich history rooted in the Abruzzo region of Italy, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tersigni

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

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

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