About Torchia
The surname Torchia is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "torcia," meaning "torch" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who carried or made torches, or it could have been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of torches. The surname Torchia is relatively rare and is primarily found in southern Italy.
The surname Torchia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torchia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Torchia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Torchia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Torchia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.