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

Torano, 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 Torano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torano in America

Torano is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torano surname appeared 197 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 Torano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torano 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 Torano

The surname Torano originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "torus," meaning "elevated place" or "hill," suggesting that the name's bearers may have resided in or near hilly or mountainous areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Torano surname can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Regni Siciliae," a collection of medieval Sicilian documents dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus de Torano," indicating the presence of the name in Sicily during that time.

In the 13th century, the Torano surname appeared in the "Rationes Decimarum Italiae," a record of papal tithes collected in various regions of Italy. This document lists several individuals bearing the Torano name, hinting at the family's spread across southern Italy.

Historically, the Torano surname has been associated with various place names, such as Torano Castello and Torano Nuovo, both located in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo region. These place names likely influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation variations over time.

Notable individuals with the Torano surname include:

1. Giovanni Torano (c. 1430-1500), an Italian philosopher and humanist from Sicily.
2. Giulio Torano (1560-1622), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who worked on numerous churches and palaces in Rome.
3. Vincenzo Torano (1622-1685), an Italian painter known for his religious works and frescoes in churches across Naples and Calabria.
4. Antonio Torano (1790-1856), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
5. Giuseppe Torano (1858-1935), an Italian sculptor and artist celebrated for his monumental works and public statues erected in various cities throughout Italy.

These examples demonstrate the historical significance and longevity of the Torano surname, tracing its roots back to medieval Italy and encompassing individuals from various professions and backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torano

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

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

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