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

Tortorella, 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 Tortorella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tortorella in America

Tortorella is the 30420th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tortorella surname appeared 768 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 Tortorella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tortorella 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 Tortorella

The surname Tortorella originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "tortora," which means "turtle dove." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a turtle dove in appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tortorella appears in the Catasto Onciario, a tax record from the Kingdom of Naples in 1459. This document lists a certain Giovannello Tortorella as a resident of the town of Caserta.

In the 16th century, the name Tortorella can be found in various historical records from the region of Campania, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. It is believed that the name originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Italy.

The Tortorella surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Antonio Tortorella, a renowned painter who lived in Naples during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Giulio Tortorella, a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 19th century. He was born in 1841 in the town of Avellino and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region.

In the 20th century, the name Tortorella gained recognition through the work of Aldo Tortorella, a celebrated Italian football (soccer) player. Born in 1926 in Naples, he played as a midfielder for several prominent Italian clubs, including Napoli and Lazio.

The name Tortorella has also been associated with several place names in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. For instance, there is a small town called Tortorella in the province of Salerno, which may have derived its name from the surname itself or vice versa.

Another notable bearer of the Tortorella surname was Francesco Tortorella, a prominent Italian lawyer and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. He was born in 1720 in the town of Montella, near Avellino, and made significant contributions to the fields of law and ethics.

Throughout its history, the surname Tortorella has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the southern regions. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name continues to be carried by many individuals today, reflecting its enduring legacy in Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tortorella

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

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

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