2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Delatorriente
A Spanish surname referring to someone from or living near a raging or swirling stream.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Delatorriente. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delatorriente surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Delatorriente in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatorriente, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.4%. The next largest groups are White (13.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delatorriente
The surname DELATORRIENTE has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish phrase "de la torriente," which means "of the torrent" or "of the rushing stream." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near a fast-flowing river or a torrential stream.
The earliest recorded instances of DELATORRIENTE can be found in historical documents from the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. Some researchers have speculated that the name may have originated in the town of Torriente, located in the province of Granada. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this claim.
One of the earliest known bearers of the DELATORRIENTE name was Juan Delatorriente, a merchant who lived in Seville in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of Spanish goods with the Americas during the height of the Spanish colonial era.
In the 17th century, the DELATORRIENTE name appeared in various legal documents and property records in the city of Malaga. Notable individuals from this period include Alonso Delatorriente, a respected lawyer, and Catalina Delatorriente, who was a landowner and philanthropist.
During the 18th century, the DELATORRIENTE family expanded its presence throughout Spain, and several members achieved notable status. For example, Miguel Delatorriente (1718-1792) was a renowned military commander who participated in the Spanish campaign against the British during the American Revolutionary War.
As the 19th century dawned, the DELATORRIENTE name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Manuel Delatorriente (1801-1868) was a celebrated poet and playwright, known for his romantic works that captured the essence of Spanish culture and traditions.
Throughout its history, the DELATORRIENTE surname has been carried by a diverse array of individuals, including artists, scholars, politicians, and military leaders. While the name may have originated from a geographical reference, it has evolved to represent a rich heritage and a deep connection to Spanish culture and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delatorriente
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatorriente, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.4%. The next largest groups are White (13.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Delatorriente bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Delatorriente surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino82.4% · 98
- White13.4% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delatorriente
Delatorriente appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+15 bearers (+14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,256 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.4%) | Up 13,256 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Delatorriente surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #142,788 | 8.5% |
| Count | 104 | 119 | 14.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delatorriente bearers went from 104 to 119 (+14.4% change). The surname moved up 13,256 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #142,788.
FAQ
Delatorriente surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delatorriente?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Delatorriente. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Delatorriente?
Delatorriente ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Delatorriente. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Delatorriente.
Has Delatorriente become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delatorriente went from 104 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 15 (+14.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Delatorriente?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatorriente, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.4%. The next largest groups are White (13.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delatorriente in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.4% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delatorriente appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (82.4%), White (13.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Delatorriente (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Delatorriente mean?
A Spanish surname referring to someone from or living near a raging or swirling stream. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Delatorriente (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Delatorriente?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.