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

Turiello, 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 Turiello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turiello in America

Turiello is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turiello surname appeared 143 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 Turiello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turiello 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 Turiello

The surname Turiello originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century and is thought to be derived from the Italian word "turiello," which means a small tower or turret. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near or worked in a small tower or fortification.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Turiello can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1467. This document mentions a certain Gianfrancesco Turiello, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. However, there are also records from the neighboring town of Caserta that mention a family with the surname Turiello as early as the 15th century.

In the 16th century, there are references to a prominent Turiello family in the town of Aversa, near Naples. This family was involved in the local politics and administration of the town, and several members held important positions within the local government. One notable figure from this family was Girolamo Turiello, who served as the mayor of Aversa in the late 1500s.

By the 17th century, the name had spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo. In 1652, a record from the town of Sulmona in Abruzzo mentions a Giovanni Battista Turiello, who was a local landowner and farmer.

Another notable figure with the surname Turiello was Francesco Turiello, a painter and artist who lived in Naples in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches and monasteries throughout the region.

As the name continued to spread and evolve, different spellings emerged, such as Turielli, Turriello, and Turillo. These variations likely reflected local dialects and pronunciations, as well as the influence of other languages in the areas where the name was present.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Turiello has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including artists, politicians, scholars, and businessmen. While not as widely known as some other Italian surnames, it has left its mark on the history and culture of Italy, particularly in the regions where it originated and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turiello

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

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

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