Explore the Family Name Torelli
The meaning of Torelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Torello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Donato, Marco, Antonio, Caesar, Carlo, Cosmo, Dante, Enzo, Ermanno, Laurina, Paola. Spanish Diego, Jose, Primitiva, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Torelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Torelli has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Torelli was ranked as the 32,129th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 33,036th spot, a drop of approximately 2.82%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Torelli surname actually increased during this period, with the count rising from 677 in 2000 to 693 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.36%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,129 | #33,036 | -2.82% |
| Count | 677 | 693 | 2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torelli
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift. While the majority of those with the Torelli surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (93.21% and 89.61% respectively), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic. This group rose from 2.07% in 2000 to 5.48% in 2010, marking a significant change of 164.73%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw a minor increase from 1.77% to 1.88%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black marginally decreased from 2.81% to 2.74%. There were no individuals with the Torelli surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.21% | 89.61% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 5.48% | 164.73% |
| Black | 2.81% | 2.74% | -2.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.88% | 6.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |