Explore the Family Name Tornatore
The meaning of Tornatore
Italian: occupational name for a turner, from medieval Latin tornator. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Salvatore, Carlo, Carmelo, Nino, Pietro, Sal, Santo, Sebastiano.
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How common is the last name Tornatore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tornatore experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,202 and fell to 34,223 in 2010, constituting a 6.28% drop in rank. The number of people bearing the name also slightly decreased during this period from 675 to 663, marking a decline of 1.78%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Tornatore surname per 100,000 dropped by 12%, from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,202 | #34,223 | -6.28% |
| Count | 675 | 663 | -1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tornatore
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the proportion of Tornatores who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.74% to 1.06%) and those who identified with two or more races (from 0.89% to 1.36%). The largest percentage increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 1.48% to 2.87%. However, the majority of Tornatores still identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.59% in 2000 to 94.72% in 2010. There were no Tornatores who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.72% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.87% | 93.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.36% | 52.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 1.06% | 43.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |