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

Torina, 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 Torina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torina in America

Torina is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torina surname appeared 185 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 Torina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torina 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 Torina

The surname Torina is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the region of Liguria in northwestern Italy during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "turrinus," meaning "of or pertaining to a tower." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a prominent tower or fortified structure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a man named Guglielmo Torina was mentioned in a document from the city of Genoa in 1248. This record provides evidence that the name was in use in the Ligurian region during that time.

Another notable historical figure bearing the Torina surname was Giovanni Battista Torina, a renowned Italian painter who lived in the 16th century (c. 1535-1599). His works, primarily religious paintings and frescoes, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, a man named Niccolò Torina (c. 1620-1688) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Genoa and the surrounding areas, including the Palazzo Doria Tursi, which now serves as the city's town hall.

Moving forward to the 19th century, a man named Giuseppe Torina (1801-1874) made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. Born in Genoa, he became a professor of mathematics and published numerous works on calculus and theoretical physics.

Another notable figure with the Torina surname was Maria Torina (1886-1962), a Italian opera singer who performed in various opera houses across Europe in the early 20th century. She was particularly renowned for her performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini.

It is worth noting that while the Torina surname is of Italian origin, it has also been found in other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the earliest documented instances of the name can be traced back to the Ligurian region of Italy during the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torina

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

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

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