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

Tetro, 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 Tetro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tetro in America

Tetro is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tetro surname appeared 538 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 Tetro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tetro 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 Tetro

The surname Tetro has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "tetro," which means "gloomy" or "dismal." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a somber or melancholic demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tetro can be found in a document from the town of Treviso, dated 1327. In this document, a certain Giovanni Tetro is mentioned as a landowner in the area. This indicates that the Tetro family had already established itself as a prominent name in the region by the 14th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Tetro name gained further recognition, particularly in the city of Venice. In 1492, a renowned Venetian painter named Antonio Tetro was born. His works, which often depicted scenes from classical mythology, can still be found in various museums and private collections across Italy.

Another notable Tetro was Girolamo Tetro, born in 1555 in the town of Vicenza. He was a respected scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the topics of ethics and moral philosophy. His treatise, "De Virtutibus et Vitiis" (On Virtues and Vices), published in 1589, was widely read and discussed in academic circles of the time.

In the 17th century, the Tetro family expanded its influence beyond Italy. In 1643, a merchant named Pietro Tetro settled in the city of Marseille, France, where he established a successful trading business. His descendants continued to be active in the region's commercial activities for several generations.

One of the most prominent figures in the Tetro lineage was Giuseppe Tetro, born in Venice in 1712. He was a renowned architect who played a significant role in the city's urban development during the 18th century. His most notable works include the Palazzo Contarini and the Church of San Stae, both of which are still standing and admired for their architectural beauty.

Throughout its history, the surname Tetro has been associated with various professions, including artists, scholars, merchants, and architects. While not a widely dispersed name, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscapes of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tetro

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

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

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