Explore the Family Name Turin
The meaning of Turin
1. Italian and French: habitational name from the city of Turin in Italy (Italian name Torino, Piedmontese Turin). 2. Italian (northern): from the personal name Turin(o), a short form of Venturino, or a derivative of Turo or Tura, a shortened form of Bonaventura. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from a village called Tury or Turin, now in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avrohom, Bentzion, Isaak.
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How common is the last name Turin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Turin' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,020 in terms of popularity and decreased to a rank of 59,901 in 2010, marking a change of -10.89%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 358 to 337, reflecting a -5.87% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Turin per 100,000 decreased by -15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #59,901 | -10.89% |
| Count | 358 | 337 | -5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Turin', as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown some changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 88.55% to 85.46%, while the representation of the surname within the Black community increased significantly from 5.59% to 9.50%. There was also a modest increase in the Hispanic community, from 3.91% to 4.75%. However, there were no persons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year, and those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.55% | 85.46% | -3.49% |
| Black | 5.59% | 9.5% | 69.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 4.75% | 21.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |