Find out how popular the last name Llorca is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Llorca.

Llorca, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Llorca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Llorca in America

Llorca is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Llorca surname appeared 247 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Llorca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Llorca to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Llorca

The surname LLORCA originated in Spain, more specifically in the region of Valencia. It is believed to have derived from the word "llor," which means laurel tree in Valencian, a dialect of the Catalan language. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person or family living near or working with laurel trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LLORCA can be found in the historical archives of the Kingdom of Valencia, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in various municipal records and census documents from that period, indicating its presence in the region.

During the 16th century, the LLORCA surname gained prominence when a notable family bearing this name played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the city of Valencia. Juan LLORCA, born in 1542, was a prominent merchant and civic leader who served as a councilman in the city government.

In the 17th century, the LLORCA family expanded their influence, with several members holding influential positions in the ecclesiastical and academic spheres. Fray Tomás LLORCA, born in 1612, was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious philosophy.

As the LLORCA surname spread beyond Valencia, it became associated with various place names in the region. For instance, the town of Llorca, located in the province of Castellón, likely derived its name from the surname itself, indicating the historical presence of families bearing this name in the area.

One of the most notable figures in the history of the LLORCA surname is José LLORCA, a Spanish painter and sculptor born in 1876 in Valencia. His works, which often depicted scenes from Valencian life and culture, are celebrated for their vivid colors and attention to detail. José LLORCA's artistic legacy has been recognized with numerous exhibitions and retrospectives in Spain and abroad.

Another prominent individual with the LLORCA surname was Carmen LLORCA, a Spanish writer and journalist born in 1920 in Valencia. Her novels and short stories, which often explored themes of identity and social issues, earned her critical acclaim and several literary awards during her lifetime.

In the field of science, Juan LLORCA y Llorca, born in 1864 in Valencia, made significant contributions to the study of botany. His extensive research on the flora of the Valencian region and his classification of numerous plant species earned him recognition from the scientific community of his time.

While the LLORCA surname has its roots in Spain, particularly in the Valencia region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich tapestry of Valencian and Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Llorca

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Llorca.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Llorca was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Llorca has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Llorca was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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