2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Torretti
A surname denoting someone from a location named with a diminutive of torre (tower).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Torretti. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Torretti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Torretti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Torretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Torretti
The surname Torretti is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "torre," meaning "tower." It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, in various regions of Italy.
The earliest known records of the Torretti surname can be found in historical documents from cities like Florence, Siena, and Rome. In these regions, the name was often associated with individuals who lived near or worked in towers, such as watchmen, guards, or those involved in the construction or maintenance of towers.
One notable early reference to the Torretti name is found in the "Libro di Montaperti," a historical chronicle from the 13th century that records the names of individuals involved in the Battle of Montaperti in 1260. The chronicle mentions a soldier named Guido Torretti, who fought for the Ghibelline forces in this significant conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in medieval Italy.
In the 15th century, records indicate the presence of a prominent Torretti family in the city of Siena. One member of this family, Giacomo Torretti (1420-1498), was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Siena, including the Palazzo Piccolomini and the Palazzo delle Papesse.
Another notable figure associated with the Torretti surname is the 16th-century Italian mathematician and astronomer, Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647). Although his surname is spelled slightly differently, it is believed to share the same etymological roots as Torretti. Torricelli is best known for his invention of the barometer and his contributions to the development of infinitesimal calculus.
In the 18th century, the Torretti name appears in records from the city of Rome, where a family of architects and artists bearing this surname was active. One member of this family, Giovanni Battista Torretti (1716-1789), was a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Rome and the surrounding regions.
During the 19th century, the Torretti surname can be found in various parts of Italy, including the regions of Tuscany, Lazio, and Emilia-Romagna. One notable individual from this period was the painter and engraver, Vincenzo Torretti (1827-1894), who was born in the town of Faenza and became known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
Throughout its history, the Torretti surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including architecture, engineering, art, and military service. While the name has its roots in medieval Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Torretti
Among Census respondents with the surname Torretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Torretti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Torretti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.0% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 12
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Torretti
Torretti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+15 bearers (+14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,492 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,982 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.0%) | Up 5,492 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,982 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Torretti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #141,309 | -2.9% |
| Count | 122 | 121 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Torretti bearers went from 122 to 121 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,982 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #141,309.
FAQ
Torretti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Torretti?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Torretti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Torretti?
Torretti ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Torretti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Torretti.
Has Torretti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Torretti went from 122 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Torretti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Torretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Torretti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Torretti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.0%), Hispanic (9.9%), Two or More Races (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Torretti (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Torretti mean?
A surname denoting someone from a location named with a diminutive of torre (tower). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Torretti (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Torretti?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Torretti on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.