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Early Origins of the Torrico family

The surname Torrico was first found in Piedmont (Italian: Piemonte, Piedmontese and Occitan: Piemont), a territorial division of northern Italy at the foot of the Alps consisting of the provinces of Alessandria, Cuneo, Novara and Turin. Later Aosta and Vercelli were added and still later, Asti. History is related back to 49 B.C. The house of Savoy rose in 1000 A.D. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. The family were the ancient Lords of Perlo in Piedmont.

Early History of the Torrico family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Torrico research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1147, 1472, 1475, 1522, 1602, 1624, 1630, 1655, 1657 and 1713 are included under the topic Early Torrico History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Torrico Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Torraco, Torrazzo, Torraca, Toraca, Toraza, Torraza, Torrissi, Torri, la Torri, Turrissi, Torresini, Torriani, Torre, la Torre, Torrese, Torresin, Torresano, Torresani and many more.

Early Notables of the Torrico family

Prominent among members of the family was Orazio Torriani (fl. 1602-1657) Italian architect who worked in Rome, best known for the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda and the church of San Francesco di Paola (1624-1630); and Giuseppe Antonio Torri (1655-c. 1713) an Italian architect from Bologna.Pietro Torrigiano (1472-1522), was an Italian sculptor and draughtsman, born at Florence. Torrigiano came in contact with Michelangelo, and the famous quarrel took place in which Buonarroti was disfigured for life. "It was Buonarotti's habit to banter (uccellare) all who were drawing there...
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United States Torrico migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Torrico Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Arturo Torrico, aged 18, originally from Carinola, Italy, arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Algeria (1891)" from Naples, Italy [1]
  • Pasquale Torrico, aged 21, originally from Carmoli, Italy, arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Cretic" from Naples, Italy [1]
  • Victor Torrico, aged 34, originally from Belmez, Spain, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Montevideo" from Cadiz [1]
  • Domingo Torrico, aged 20, originally from South America, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Tivives" from Cristobal, Canal Zone [1]
  • Purificacion Torrico, aged 24, originally from Belmez, Spain, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Buenos Aires" from Malaga, Spain [1]

Contemporary Notables of the name Torrico (post 1700) +

  • Alberto Torrico, American politician, Member of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (2008-2010)
  • Juan Crisostomo Torrico (1808-1875), President of Peru during a brief period in 1842
  • Marcelo Ernesto Torrico Terán (b. 1972), retired Bolivian football goalkeeper, member of the Bolivia national football team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup
  • Jair Torrico (b. 1986), Bolivian footballer
  • Alcira Cardona Torrico (1926-2003), Bolivian writer and poet
  • Didí Torrico Camacho (b. 1988), Bolivian football midfielder
  • Juan Crisóstomo Torrico González (b. 1808), Peruvian politician, 16th President of Peru in 1842, at the age of 34, he was Peru's youngest President ever
  • Sebastián Torrico (b. 1980), Argentine footballer


The Torrico Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fortitudine et labora
Motto Translation: By fortitute and exertion.


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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