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

Torain, 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 Torain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torain in America

Torain is the 20394th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torain surname appeared 1,303 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 Torain.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torain 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 Torain

The surname Torain has its roots in France, originating from the northern region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "tor," meaning a hill or a hillock, and the suffix "-ain," which denotes belonging or possession. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on or near a prominent hill or elevated land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Torain can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This ancient manuscript mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Torain, indicating the presence of the surname in Normandy during the 11th century.

The name Torain has also been associated with various place names throughout history. One such example is the village of Tourouvre in the department of Orne, Normandy, which was known as "Toroldivilla" in ancient records. It is possible that the Torain surname may have originated from this or a similar location.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Torain surname was Jean Torain (c. 1510 - 1585), a French prelate and theologian who served as the Bishop of Avranches from 1560 until his death. Another prominent figure was Jacques Torain (1620 - 1688), a French Baroque painter renowned for his religious works and portraits.

In the realm of literature, the name Torain appears in the writings of French author and playwright Molière. In his comedic play "Les Fourberies de Scapin" (The Deceits of Scapin), one of the characters is named Géronte Torain, a wealthy Parisian gentleman.

Other notable individuals with the Torain surname include Pierre Torain (1788 - 1856), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Paris, and Philippe Torain (1843 - 1912), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.

The surname Torain, with its origins rooted in the hills of Normandy, has a rich history that spans centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, including members of the clergy, artists, writers, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torain

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

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 Torain 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 Torain 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 Torain was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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