Explore the Family Name Tursi
The meaning of Tursi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Turso. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Vito, Armando, Carlo, Domenic, Gennaro, Lorenzo, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Tursi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tursi has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tursi ranked 25,945 in popularity, while it fell to 26,282 in 2010, marking a 1.3% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 889 to 929, indicating a growth rate of 4.5%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decline of 6.06%, changing from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,945 | #26,282 | -1.3% |
| Count | 889 | 929 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tursi
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tursi. A significant majority, 92.14% in 2010 down from 95.95% in 2000, identify as White. There's also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.02% in 2000 to 6.14% in 2010, a change of 203.96%. In 2010, small percentages were recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.86%) and Black (0.65%), which was not the case in 2000. Meanwhile, no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.12% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 92.14% | -3.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 6.14% | 203.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |