About Torquato
The surname Torquato is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin name "Torquatus," meaning "adorned with a necklace." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Torquato. The name likely originated from a person who was known for wearing or making necklaces or had a distinctive necklace-like feature. Today, the surname Torquato is relatively rare and is primarily found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.
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The surname Torquato is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torquato 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 Torquato is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Torquato in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Torquato using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.