2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Torrone
A surname derived from the Italian word for "nougat candy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Torrone. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Torrone 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Torrone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Torrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Torrone
The surname Torrone originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "torrone," which means nougat, a traditional confection made from honey, sugar, and almonds.
This surname likely emerged as a nickname or a reference to a person involved in the production or trade of nougat, which was a popular delicacy in Piedmont during that time. Alternatively, it could have been a place name referring to a location where nougat was produced or sold.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Torrone can be found in a document from the city of Turin, dated 1235, which mentions a "Guglielmo Torrone" as a merchant involved in the trade of confectionery items.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the town of Savigliano, where a family of Torrone occupied a prominent position among the local nobility. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the production and distribution of nougat in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the name Torrone gained recognition beyond the borders of Piedmont. In 1487, a scholar named Giovanni Battista Torrone was born in Genoa. He later became a renowned humanist and philosopher, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another notable figure was Girolamo Torrone, a 16th-century architect from Alessandria, who was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in the region, including the Church of San Pietro in Alessandria, which still stands today.
In the 17th century, the Torrone family expanded its influence in the nougat trade, establishing a successful confectionery business in Turin. This business was particularly renowned for its high-quality nougat, which became a sought-after delicacy among the nobility and aristocracy.
During this period, a man named Giacomo Torrone (1624-1698) gained fame as a skilled confectioner and was appointed as the official nougat maker to the House of Savoy, the ruling dynasty of Piedmont.
In the 18th century, the name Torrone was associated with the arts, with the painter Giuseppe Torrone (1721-1789) from Asti gaining recognition for his exquisite portraiture and religious works, which adorned numerous churches and aristocratic residences throughout Piedmont.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Torrone has maintained its connection to the nougat tradition, with many families continuing to be involved in the confectionery industry, preserving the rich culinary heritage of Piedmont.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Torrone
Among Census respondents with the surname Torrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Torrone 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 Torrone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino10.0% · 10
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Torrone
Torrone 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,437 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-8 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 4,437 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 4,150 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 Torrone 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 | #151,532 | #155,682 | -2.7% |
| Count | 108 | 100 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Torrone bearers went from 108 to 100 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 4,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #155,682.
FAQ
Torrone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Torrone?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Torrone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Torrone?
Torrone ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Torrone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Torrone.
Has Torrone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Torrone went from 108 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Torrone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Torrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Torrone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Torrone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Hispanic (10.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Torrone (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 Torrone mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word for "nougat candy". 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 Torrone (0.03 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 Torrone?
You can see how many people have the surname Torrone on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.