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

Toran, 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 Toran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toran in America

Toran is the 29986th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toran surname appeared 783 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 Toran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toran 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 Toran

The surname Toran is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "toran," which refers to a decorative entranceway or arched gateway adorned with flowers and other ornamental elements.

Historically, the surname Toran was closely associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen who specialized in the design and construction of these intricate architectural features. In ancient times, torans were not only functional entrances but also held significant cultural and religious symbolism, often adorning temples, palaces, and other important structures.

The earliest recorded instances of the Toran surname can be traced back to medieval manuscripts and records from the 12th to 15th centuries. During this period, the surname was predominantly found in regions such as present-day Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab, where the art of toran-making flourished.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Toran was Malik Toran, a renowned architect and engineer from the Mughal Empire during the 16th century. He was responsible for the construction of several magnificent buildings, including the iconic Lahore Fort in present-day Pakistan, which features exquisite toran gateways.

Another individual of note was Ustad Toran Khan, a master toran-maker from the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, who lived during the 18th century. His intricate designs and craftsmanship earned him widespread recognition, and his works can still be found adorning many historical sites and monuments in the region.

In the realm of literature, the surname Toran is mentioned in the writings of the celebrated Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib, who lived in the 19th century. In one of his couplets, he praised the beauty and artistry of a toran created by a skilled craftsman.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname Toran was also associated with notable figures in the field of education and social reform. One such individual was Pandit Toran Lal, a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools and educational institutions in Punjab.

While the surname Toran has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's rich historical and cultural connections to the art of toran-making remain deeply ingrained in its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toran

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

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

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