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

Testone, 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 Testone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Testone in America

Testone is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Testone surname appeared 171 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 Testone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Testone 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 Testone

The surname TESTONE originated in Italy, likely in the 14th or 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "testione," which means "large head" or "stubborn person." This surname was likely given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was perceived as having a large head or being particularly stubborn.

TESTONE can trace its roots to various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents and records from these areas. For example, there are mentions of individuals with the surname TESTONE in the tax records of Florence from the 15th century.

One notable historical figure with the surname TESTONE was Girolamo Testone (1474-1548), an Italian painter and architect from Brescia, Lombardy. He is known for his work on the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) in Brescia, where he designed the façade and some of the interior decorations.

Another person of note was Giovanni Battista Testone (1556-1634), an Italian composer and organist from Bologna. He was a prominent figure in the music scene of his time and served as the organist at the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.

In the 18th century, Gaspare Testone (1730-1803) was a renowned Italian sculptor from Carrara, Tuscany. He is best known for his marble sculptures, many of which can be found in churches and public spaces throughout Italy.

During the 19th century, Domenico Testone (1810-1892) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Genoa. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Testone (1868-1942), an Italian military officer and diplomat from Naples. He served in various diplomatic roles, including as the Italian ambassador to Turkey and Greece.

While the surname TESTONE originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely due to emigration. However, the majority of historical records and notable individuals with this surname can be traced back to its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Testone

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

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

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