Explore the Family Name Toriello

The meaning of Toriello

1. Italian (Campania): variant of Torello. 2. Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from either of the places in Asturias (Spain) named Toriello, in Oviedo and Ribesella districts. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Americo, Angelo.

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How common is the last name Toriello in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Toriello has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname Toriello was ranked at 71,610 and by 2010, it had made an upward movement to 64,721—a positive change of 9.62%. The count also saw a growth from 254 individuals identified with the surname in 2000 to 307 in 2010, a rise of 20.87%. This uptick reflects an increase in proportion per 100,000 from 0.09 to 0.1, a change of 11.11%.

20002010Change
Rank#71,610#64,7219.62%
Count25430720.87%
Proportion per 100k0.090.111.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toriello

As for the ethnic identity associated with the Toriello surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White, making up 90.94% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 90.55% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Toriello name bearers decreased by 12.41% from 6.69% in 2000 to 5.86% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no significant representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was a new emergence in 2010, with 1.95% identifying as belonging to two or more races.

20002010Change
White90.94%90.55%-0.43%
Hispanic6.69%5.86%-12.41%
Two or More Races0%1.95%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%