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

Tornetta, 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 Tornetta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tornetta in America

Tornetta is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tornetta surname appeared 362 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 Tornetta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tornetta 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 Tornetta

The surname Tornetta has its roots in Italy, originating from the Italian word "tornetto," which means "small turn" or "small lathe." It is believed that this surname first emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name Tornetta was initially associated with people living in or around the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, where various crafts involving woodworking and lathe operations were prevalent. It is possible that the name was given to individuals who worked as woodturners or lathe operators, which was a skilled trade at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tornetta can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, Tuscany, in the late 15th century. The records mention a family by the name of Tornetta residing in the city and engaged in various trades and professions.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname Tornetta was Giovanni Tornetta (c. 1490-1560), a skilled woodcarver and sculptor from Florence. His intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches and noble residences in the region, showcasing his exceptional talent and contributing to the reputation of the Tornetta name in the artistic circles of the time.

In the 17th century, the name Tornetta appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a family by this name held prominent positions in the city's administration and trade networks. One such individual was Marco Tornetta (1628-1701), a successful merchant and diplomat who represented Venetian interests in various European courts.

Another noteworthy person with the surname Tornetta was Giulia Tornetta (1783-1865), a renowned opera singer from Naples who graced the stages of many prestigious theaters across Europe during the early 19th century. Her exceptional vocal talents and stage presence earned her acclaim and admiration from audiences and critics alike.

In the late 19th century, a branch of the Tornetta family migrated to South America, particularly to Argentina, where they established themselves as successful businessmen and landowners. One prominent figure from this period was Sebastián Tornetta (1860-1932), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of rural communities in the province of Buenos Aires.

Throughout its history, the surname Tornetta has undergone various spelling variations, such as Tornetti, Torneta, and Torneto, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time. However, the essence of the name and its connection to the skilled trades of woodworking and lathe operations have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tornetta

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

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

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