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

Torino, 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 Torino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torino in America

Torino is the 40494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torino surname appeared 540 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 Torino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torino 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 Torino

The surname Torino is of Italian origin, deriving from the city of Turin, located in the northwestern region of Piedmont, Italy. The name traces its roots back to the medieval period, specifically the 11th century, when Turin was known as Taurinum or Taurinia, a Latin name believed to be derived from the Taurini, an ancient Ligurian tribe that inhabited the area.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Torino can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, including municipal records, tax rolls, and census data from the city of Turin and its surrounding regions. One notable early bearer of the name was Giovanni Torino, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Turin during the late 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Torino gained further recognition as several individuals bearing this name achieved distinction in various fields. One such individual was Girolamo Torino (1475-1536), a celebrated Renaissance painter and architect who was born in Turin and is known for his contributions to the architectural development of the city.

The surname Torino has also been associated with notable figures in Italian literature and academia. Francesco Torino (1622-1699) was a renowned Italian philosopher and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Turin and wrote several influential works on metaphysics and natural philosophy.

In the 18th century, the Torino family played a significant role in the military history of Italy. Carlo Torino (1720-1792) was a highly respected general in the Piedmontese army, who served with distinction during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. His son, Giuseppe Torino (1755-1828), followed in his footsteps and became a decorated military commander in the Napoleonic Wars.

Another notable figure with the surname Torino was Maria Torino (1876-1957), an Italian journalist and women's rights activist who founded several influential feminist publications and advocated for women's suffrage and equal rights in Italy during the early 20th century.

While the surname Torino has its origins in the city of Turin, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated from the Piedmont region. However, the name remains closely associated with its historical roots in the city of Turin and the surrounding areas, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of this ancient Italian city.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torino

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

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

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