2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Latorres
A Spanish surname likely derived from the words "la torre" meaning "the tower".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Latorres. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Latorres 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Latorres in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorres, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Latorres
The surname LATORRES has its origins in Spain. It is a locational name, derived from the Spanish words "la" meaning "the" and "torres" meaning "towers". This suggests that the name likely originated from a place with prominent towers or fortifications.
In the early Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from the locations where people lived or were born. LATORRES may have initially referred to someone who hailed from a specific town or region with notable towers or fortified structures.
One of the earliest documented references to the name LATORRES can be found in the Catalan region of Spain. In the 13th century, there are records of a nobleman named Ramon de LATORRES who held lands and properties in the vicinity of Barcelona.
Another historical figure bearing this surname was Juan de LATORRES, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Juan de LATORRES was born around 1460 and played a significant role in the early exploration and colonization of the Caribbean.
During the 16th century, the name LATORRES gained prominence in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. One notable individual from this period was Diego de LATORRES, a renowned architect who was responsible for designing several churches and cathedrals in southern Spain during the late 1500s.
In the 17th century, a branch of the LATORRES family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, settling in various regions of Mexico and South America. One prominent figure from this era was Pedro de LATORRES, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.
The name LATORRES also appeared in historical records from other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with close ties to Spain, such as Italy and France. For example, there are mentions of a Italian nobleman named Giancarlo LATORRES who lived in the 18th century and held significant influence in the city of Naples.
Throughout its history, the surname LATORRES has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, explorers, architects, and military leaders. While the specific origins of the name may be rooted in a particular location with towers or fortifications, it has since spread across different regions and countries, reflecting the global reach and influence of Spanish culture and civilization.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latorres
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorres, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Latorres 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 Latorres surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino84.3% · 97
- White12.2% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Latorres
Latorres 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+25 bearers (+25.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,724 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-10 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,045 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +25 bearers (+25.0%) | Up 15,724 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 11,045 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 Latorres 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 | #134,712 | #145,757 | -8.2% |
| Count | 125 | 115 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Latorres bearers went from 125 to 115 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 11,045 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #145,757.
FAQ
Latorres surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Latorres?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Latorres. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Latorres?
Latorres ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Latorres. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Latorres.
Has Latorres become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Latorres went from 125 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Latorres?
Among Census respondents with the surname Latorres, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.2%) 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Latorres in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Latorres appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (84.3%), White (12.2%), 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 Latorres (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 Latorres mean?
A Spanish surname likely derived from the words "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 Latorres (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 Americans have the surname Latorres?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.