Explore the Family Name Tornetta
The meaning of Tornetta
Italian (Sicily): from a feminized diminutive or pet form of Torno. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Calogero, Giuditta, Matteo.
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How common is the last name Tornetta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tornetta has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,246th most popular surname, whereas in 2010 it dropped two spots to 56,444. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the last name Tornetta increased from 340 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, a growth of about 6.47%. However, when considering its proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #56,444 | -0.35% |
| Count | 340 | 362 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tornetta
The ethnicity data, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority of individuals with the Tornetta surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.24% of Tornettas identified as such, with this percentage decreasing slightly to 97.79% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more ethnicities during either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 97.79% | -0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |