2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Latorra
A Catalan surname possibly derived from "la torre" meaning "the tower."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Latorra. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Latorra 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Latorra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorra, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Latorra
The surname Latorra originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "latus," meaning "side" or "flank," combined with the word "torre," meaning "tower." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a fortified tower or castle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Latorra surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in documents from the town of Vilafranca del Penedès, near Barcelona. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "La Torre" or "De la Torre," reflecting its connection to a specific location or landmark.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pere Latorra was mentioned in several historical records from the Catalan region. He was a prominent landowner and played an important role in the local governance of his area.
The Latorra name also appeared in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon during the 15th century, indicating that the family had spread to other parts of the Iberian Peninsula. One notable individual from this time was Jaume Latorra, who served as a royal advisor to King Alfonso V.
In the 16th century, the Latorra family continued to establish itself in various parts of Spain. A famous member was Miguel Latorra, a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and monasteries in the region of Valencia.
During the 17th century, the Latorra surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Juan Latorra, born in 1620, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely circulated throughout Spain.
In the 18th century, the Latorra name was associated with the Spanish military. Antonio Latorra, born in 1745, was a highly regarded general who played a crucial role in several battles against the French during the Peninsular War.
As the centuries progressed, the Latorra family continued to contribute to various aspects of Spanish society, including politics, academia, and the arts. Notable figures include Enrique Latorra, a renowned artist from the 19th century, and Margarita Latorra, a prominent journalist and activist in the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latorra
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorra, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Latorra 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 Latorra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Latorra
Latorra 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
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+13 bearers (+12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,217 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.9%) | Up 13,217 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 Latorra 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 | #159,712 | #146,495 | 8.3% |
| Count | 101 | 114 | 12.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Latorra bearers went from 101 to 114 (+12.9% change). The surname moved up 13,217 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #146,495.
FAQ
Latorra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Latorra?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Latorra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Latorra?
Latorra ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Latorra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Latorra.
Has Latorra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Latorra went from 101 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 13 (+12.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Latorra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorra, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Latorra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Latorra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (2.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Latorra (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 Latorra mean?
A Catalan surname possibly derived from "la torre" meaning "the tower." 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 Latorra (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 common is the surname Latorra?
If you just want to know how common the surname Latorra is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.