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

Turano, 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 Turano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turano in America

Turano is the 18888th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turano surname appeared 1,446 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 Turano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turano 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 Turano

The surname Turano is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, where it is still prevalent today. The name is thought to derive from the Latin word "turris," meaning "tower" or "fortified place," suggesting a possible connection to an ancestor who lived or worked near a prominent tower or fortification.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Turano can be found in the historical documents of the Kingdom of Naples, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the Turano family was known for their involvement in the local politics and noble lineages of the region.

In the 14th century, the Turano name appears in various legal and ecclesiastical records, indicating the family's presence and influence in the area. For example, Niccolò Turano was a prominent lawyer and diplomat from Naples, who served as an ambassador for King Robert of Anjou in the early 1300s.

As the years passed, the Turano family continued to establish itself in various professions and walks of life. Antonio Turano (1560-1635) was a renowned architect and engineer from Naples, responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the city.

During the Renaissance period, the Turano name also gained recognition in the arts. Girolamo Turano (1570-1629) was a talented painter from Naples, known for his religious works and commissioned pieces for local churches and nobility.

In the 19th century, the Turano family made its mark in the field of literature. Alessandro Turano (1824-1892) was a celebrated Italian poet and writer, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Another notable figure with the surname Turano was Domenico Turano (1881-1952), a prominent Italian philosopher and educator. He was known for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics, and his teachings influenced generations of students and scholars.

Throughout history, the Turano name has been associated with various regions and cities within Italy, including Naples, Salerno, and Avellino, among others. While the spelling has remained largely consistent over time, some variations, such as Turrano or Torrano, may have existed in certain historical records or local dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turano

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

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

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