Explore the Family Name Torsiello
The meaning of Torsiello
Italian (Campania): southern variant of Torsello, a pet form of a personal name Torso (possibly from French Tours or in alternative from the noun torso ‘core’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Emidio, Ezio, Guido, Romeo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Torsiello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Torsiello has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,829 in popularity with a count of 439 occurrences. By 2010, though the rank slightly dropped to 45,959, indicating less prevalence compared to other surnames, the actual count increased by approximately 5.69% to 464. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at a rate of 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #45,959 | -0.28% |
| Count | 439 | 464 | 5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torsiello
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Torsiello surname predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.41% to 96.98%. Notably, there was a small emergence of diversity within this surname group over the decade. In 2010, some individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic (1.29%) or belonging to two or more races (1.08%). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 96.98% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |