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

Torto, 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 Torto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torto in America

Torto is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torto surname appeared 169 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 Torto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torto 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 Torto

The surname Torto originated from the Italian region of Umbria during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "torto," which means "twisted" or "crooked." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a physical characteristic or perhaps a metaphorical reference to someone with a crooked or deceitful personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Torto can be found in the Catasto Fiorentino, a census record from the city of Florence, dated 1427. This document lists several individuals with the surname Torto residing in the city at that time. Another early reference is found in the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, which contains records of a Niccolò di Torto, a merchant from the Florentine Republic, who lived in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Torto appeared in various parts of Italy, including the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. One notable individual was Girolamo Torto, a Bolognese painter who lived from 1545 to 1616 and was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Bologna.

In the 17th century, the Torto surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and France. One notable figure was Juan Torto, a Spanish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and was recognized for his bravery in battle.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Torto can be found in several historical records from Italy and France. One notable individual was Giuseppe Torto, an Italian composer and violinist who lived from 1721 to 1783 and was known for his contributions to the Neapolitan school of music.

In the 19th century, the Torto surname gained recognition in the literary world. One prominent figure was Vincenzo Torto, an Italian poet and playwright who lived from 1818 to 1892 and was renowned for his works that explored themes of social injustice and the plight of the working class.

Throughout its history, the surname Torto has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, military personnel, and writers, reflecting the diverse background of individuals who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torto

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

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

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