TORTOLANO
Tortolano
Tortolano is a surname of Italian origin that has historical ties to British ancestry. The name is believed to have originated from the southern region of Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria. The exact meaning of the surname is not definitively known, but some sources suggest that it could be derived from the Italian word "tortora," meaning turtle dove.
The migration of Italian families to the United Kingdom in the 19th and 20th centuries led to the presence of the Tortolano surname in British records. Many families bearing this surname settled in various parts of the UK, particularly in urban centres where opportunities for employment and trade were abundant. Over time, some members of the Tortolano family may have anglicised the spelling of their surname to better integrate into British society.
As with many surnames, the Tortolano name carries with it a sense of shared ancestry and heritage among those who bear it. Family associations and genealogical research have helped individuals with the Tortolano surname to trace their roots and connect with relatives across different regions.
Today, the surname Tortolano remains a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the rich history of immigration and cultural exchange that has shaped the country's population.
There are approximately 133 people named Tortolano in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tortolano.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aldo
- Anthony
- Antonio
- David
- Francis
- Mario
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Stefano
- Thomas
Female
- Alexis
- Amber
- Christina
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Lucia
- Morag
- Peggy
- Sarah
- Yvonne
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