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

Tortorici, 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 Tortorici surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tortorici in America

Tortorici is the 26189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tortorici surname appeared 934 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 Tortorici.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tortorici 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 Tortorici

The surname Tortorici has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Sicilian region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, with the earliest records dating back to the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the town of Tortorici, located in the province of Messina, Sicily. This place name itself is thought to have roots in the Latin word "tortor," meaning "twister" or "winder," potentially referring to the winding roads or terrain in the area.

One of the earliest known references to the Tortorici surname can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo Tortorici. This document suggests that the name had already gained prominence among the local nobility by that time. In the following centuries, the Tortorici family played a significant role in the history of Sicily, with members holding influential positions in various spheres of society.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Tortorici (1420-1492) was a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time. His writings on subjects such as logic, metaphysics, and ethics are still studied and referenced by scholars today.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Tortorici family migrated to the Italian mainland, with some settling in the region of Calabria. One prominent member from this period was Antonello Tortorici (1505-1574), who served as a military commander and played a crucial role in the defense of Naples against the Ottoman Empire's invasion attempts.

The 17th century saw the rise of another notable figure, Giovanni Battista Tortorici (1630-1698), a renowned architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and infrastructure projects in Sicily, including the Baroque-style church of San Matteo in Scicli.

As the centuries passed, the Tortorici surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, with members of the family making their mark in various fields, including arts, literature, and politics. However, it is important to note that these historical references are based on limited available records, and there may be other notable individuals or events associated with this surname that have yet to be uncovered or documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tortorici

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

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

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