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

Turba, 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 Turba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turba in America

Turba is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turba surname appeared 212 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 Turba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turba 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 Turba

The surname TURBA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "turba," which means "crowd" or "multitude." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived among or interacted with large crowds, possibly a merchant or a trader.

The earliest recorded instances of the name TURBA can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian regions, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. It is possible that the name was initially spelled differently, such as "Turbi" or "Turbo," before evolving into its current form.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name TURBA was Giovanni Turba, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in trade with other Italian city-states and participated in the city's governance.

In the 14th century, the name TURBA appeared in the "Catasto," a census-like document from the Republic of Florence, which recorded the names and occupations of citizens for taxation purposes. This suggests that the name had become well-established in the region by that time.

Another notable figure with the surname TURBA was Pietro Turba, a painter from Milan who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his frescoes in various churches and palaces in northern Italy, showcasing the artistic talent that some members of the family possessed.

During the Renaissance period, the TURBA family gained prominence in the city of Bologna. In the 16th century, Gaspare Turba was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Bologna. His son, Cesare Turba, followed in his footsteps and became a renowned lawyer and diplomat, representing the city in various negotiations.

In the 17th century, the TURBA name appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where members of the family held positions in the city's administration and participated in maritime trade activities. One such individual was Niccolò Turba, a merchant and ship owner who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the East Indies.

As the TURBA family spread throughout Italy and beyond, the name continued to be associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from artisans and merchants to scholars and statesmen. While not as widely known as some other Italian surnames, the name TURBA has left its mark on the historical records of several Italian regions and cities, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turba

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

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

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