Italy
Sicilia
Messina
Torregrotta is a comune in the provincia of Messina, Sicilia with a population of 7,260 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 15 passengers departing from Torregrotta arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.torregrotta.me.itAddress
Via Mezzasalma, 27
98040 Torregrotta
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Torregrotta44m7,184
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has grown 869% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1902 with 6 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
15
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
6 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Torregrotta recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Cognetta4
- 2.Ceravoto1
- 3.Di stefano1
- 4.Gelli1
- 5.Giargianni1
- 6.Giorgianni1
- 7.Grillo1
- 8.Morra1
- 9.Stringalli1
- 10.Terrizzi1
Notable People
People born in Torregrotta.