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

Tortice, 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 Tortice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tortice in America

Tortice is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tortice surname appeared 102 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 Tortice.

The history of the last name Tortice

The surname Tortice is of French origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the town of Tortice, located in the region of Auvergne in central France. The name itself is derived from the Latin word "tortus," meaning twisted or crooked, perhaps referring to a winding path or river near the town.

Early records of the Tortice name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest known references appears in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Mauzac, a collection of charters and records from the Mauzac Abbey in Auvergne, dated around 1270. The name is listed as "Tortice de Montbrun," suggesting a connection to the nearby village of Montbrun.

In the 15th century, the Tortice family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding influential positions within the local nobility. Notable individuals from this period include Jacques Tortice (1421-1491), a renowned knight who served under King Charles VII during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War.

As the name spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tortisse, Tortis, and Torteys. These variations can be found in various historical records, including parish registers and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the most famous bearers of the Tortice name was François Tortice (1598-1672), a prominent merchant and banker who made his fortune in the lucrative textile trade. His success allowed him to purchase a substantial estate near the town of Clermont-Ferrand, where his descendants continued to reside for generations.

Another notable Tortice was Marie-Antoinette Tortice (1756-1829), a respected author and poet who was part of the literary circles in Paris during the late 18th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely celebrated by her contemporaries.

As the Tortice name spread beyond the borders of France, it gained a foothold in other parts of Europe and eventually made its way to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World can be found in the archives of Quebec, Canada, where a family by the name of Tortice settled in the late 17th century.

Throughout its long history, the surname Tortice has been borne by many individuals of note, from knights and noblemen to merchants, authors, and pioneers. While its origins may be rooted in a small French town, the name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of global history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tortice

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

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 Tortice 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.

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

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