2000
#8,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,471
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.29
Rare Last name
Latorre
From the Latin word "turris," referring to someone who lived in or near a tower.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,643 Americans carry the last name Latorre. That puts it at #7,855 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.35 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 73,822 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Latorre 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
4.6K
1 in 73,822
Census rank
#7,855
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,049 bearers of the surname Latorre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.35 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7855th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.4%. The next largest groups are White (38.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Latorre
The surname Latorre has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish phrase 'la torre,' meaning 'the tower.' This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near a prominent tower or castle structure.
During the medieval period, Spain was heavily influenced by Arabic culture due to the Moorish occupation. As a result, the surname Latorre may also have linguistic ties to the Arabic word 'at-tor,' which translates to 'the hill' or 'the mountain.' This potential connection indicates that the name could have been bestowed upon families residing in hilly or mountainous regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Latorre appears in the archives of the city of Murcia, located in southeastern Spain. A document from 1492 mentions a certain Juan de Latorre, who was a prominent landowner in the region. This historical reference provides evidence of the name's longevity and its presence during the era of the Spanish Reconquista.
In the 16th century, the Latorre family played a significant role in the colonization of the Americas. Hernán de Latorre, born in 1525 in Seville, was among the first Spanish settlers to establish themselves in the region now known as Peru. His descendants went on to become influential figures in the colonial administration and contributed to the development of various cities in South America.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Fray Diego de Latorre, a Franciscan friar who lived between 1567 and 1631. He was renowned for his missionary work among indigenous communities in what is now Mexico, and his writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region during that time period.
In the realm of literature, the Spanish playwright and poet Juan de Latorre y Viedma (1670-1737) left a lasting legacy. His works, particularly his comedies and plays, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout the Spanish-speaking world, reflecting the cultural vibrancy of the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
Jumping forward to the 19th century, Mariano de Latorre y Remón (1788-1854) was a prominent military figure who played a crucial role in the Spanish American wars of independence. He served as a general in the Spanish army and later became the first president of the Republic of Peru, albeit for a brief period in 1823.
These historical figures and references provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the surname Latorre, tracing its origins from medieval Spain to its diaspora across the Americas and its enduring presence in various spheres of influence throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latorre
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.4%. The next largest groups are White (38.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Latorre 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 Latorre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino54.4% · 2,202
- White38.7% · 1,567
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.8% · 195
- Two or more races1.3% · 54
- Black or African American0.7% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Latorre
Latorre appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,026
+555 bearers (+16.0%)
Per 100,000 1.36
Rank movement Up 478 places
2020
#7,855
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,049
+23 bearers (+0.6%)
Per 100,000 1.35
Rank movement Up 379 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,712 | 3,471 | 1.29 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,234 | 4,026 | 1.36 | +555 bearers (+16.0%) | Up 478 places |
| 2020 | #7,855 | 4,049 | 1.35 | +23 bearers (+0.6%) | Up 379 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 Latorre 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 | #8,234 | #7,855 | 4.6% |
| Count | 4,026 | 4,049 | 0.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.36 | 1.35 | -0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Latorre bearers went from 4,026 to 4,049 (+0.6% change). The surname moved up 379 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,234 to #7,855.
FAQ
Latorre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Latorre?
Name Census estimates that about 4,643 living Americans carry the surname Latorre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 73,822 residents.
How common is Latorre?
Latorre ranks #7,855 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.35 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,049 people with the surname Latorre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,643), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.35 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.35 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Latorre.
Has Latorre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Latorre went from 4,026 recorded bearers to 4,049. That is an increase of 23 (+0.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #8,234 to #7,855.
What does the Census say about the background of Latorre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.4%. The next largest groups are White (38.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%). 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 Latorre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.4% (2,202 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Latorre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (54.4%), White (38.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%). 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 Latorre (2000, 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 Latorre mean?
From the Latin word "turris," referring to someone who lived in or near a 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 Latorre (1.35 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 last name Latorre?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Latorre? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.