Explore the Family Name Turo
The meaning of Turo
1. Italian (mainly Campania and Apulia): from a short form of the personal name Arturo (see Arthur), or possibly of A(m)maturo, which could be a variant of Amatore, from Latin Amator ‘lover (i.e. of God)’, from amare ‘to love’. 2. Hungarian (Túró): metonymic occupational name from túró ‘curd’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Romeo.
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How common is the last name Turo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Turo experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Turo was ranked 51,458 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 61,899, marking a decline of 20.29%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased during this decade, from 380 people in 2000 to 324 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 14.74%. The proportion of individuals with the Turo surname per 100,000 people also fell by 21.43%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #61,899 | -20.29% |
| Count | 380 | 324 | -14.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turo
The ethnicity distribution of the Turo surname also saw significant changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with the Turo surname identified as White in both 2000 (86.58%) and 2010 (82.41%), there was a slight decrease of 4.82% over the decade. The Hispanic representation increased from 7.11% in 2000 to 11.11% in 2010, representing a rise of 56.26%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races rose from 2.37% to 3.70%, marking an increase of 56.12%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity with the Turo surname in 2000, by 2010 they represented 1.54% of Turonians. However, the Black representation dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.11% in 2000, and there were no reports of American Indian and Alaskan Native Turonians in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.58% | 82.41% | -4.82% |
| Hispanic | 7.11% | 11.11% | 56.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 3.7% | 56.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |