Explore the Family Name Tortorella
The meaning of Tortorella
Italian: 1. from a diminutive of Tortora. 2. habitational name from Tortorella in Salerno province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ottavio, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Caesar, Domenic, Gino, Giovanna, Nicola, Olympia, Palma, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Tortorella in the United States?
The surname Tortorella, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight fluctuation in terms of popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,099th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 767 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 30,420, but the count had marginally increased to 768 individuals. This represents a change in rank of -4.54 and a change in count of 0.13. The proportion of people with the surname Tortorella per 100,000 residents also decreased by 7.14 percent from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #30,420 | -4.54% |
| Count | 767 | 768 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tortorella
In relation to ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a minor shift for those carrying the Tortorella surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (94.13%), followed by Hispanic (4.17%), and then a smaller percentage identifying as two or more races (1.04%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, in 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.23%) and Hispanic representation increased to 4.95%, there was now a small percentage (0.78%) that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races stayed consistent at 1.04%, and there were still no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 93.23% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 4.95% | 18.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |