Explore the Family Name Territo
The meaning of Territo
Italian (southern): nickname for a timid person, from Calabrian territu ‘frightened, terrified’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ciro, Onofrio, Rosolino, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Territo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Territo declined slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,939 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 35,016, a decline of 6.31%. The number of individuals with the Territo surname also saw a small decrease during this period, dropping from 656 people in 2000 to 644 people in 2010, a reduction of 1.83%. The proportion of people with the Territo surname per 100k population similarly decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #35,016 | -6.31% |
| Count | 656 | 644 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Territo
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Territo surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, although there was a minor decrease from 97.10% in 2000 to 95.34% in 2010. The percentage of Territos who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase during this time frame, rising 41.41% from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.34% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.8% | 41.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |