About Torrieri
The surname Torrieri is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "torre," meaning "tower" in English. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name either lived near a tower or were associated with one. The suffix "-ieri" is a common Italian patronymic ending, denoting "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Torrieri can be interpreted to mean "son of the tower" or "descendant of the tower." The surname likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who lived or worked in a tower.
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The surname Torrieri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torrieri based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Torrieri in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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