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

Torian, 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 Torian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torian in America

Torian is the 26282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torian surname appeared 929 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 Torian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torian 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 Torian

The surname Torian originated in France during the medieval period, deriving from the Old French word "tour," which means "tower" or "stronghold." This name likely referred to someone who lived near a tower or worked as a watchman or guard in a fortified structure.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Torian can be traced back to the 12th century in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. These areas were renowned for their numerous fortified castles and towers, which played a crucial role in defending the region during times of conflict.

In the 13th century, the name Torian appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Étienne de Caen," which documented land transactions and legal matters in the region of Caen, Normandy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Torian was Guillaume Torian, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Brittany during the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several charters and documents related to local disputes and land ownership.

Another notable figure with the surname Torian was Jean Torian, a French theologian and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was a professor at the University of Paris and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

In the 16th century, the surname Torian appeared in the records of the town of Rouen, Normandy, with references to Jacques Torian, a merchant and trader who conducted business with English and Dutch merchants.

During the 17th century, the Torian family gained prominence in the region of Languedoc in southern France. One notable member was Pierre Torian, a lawyer and judge who served in the local courts of Montpellier from 1620 to 1678.

In the 18th century, the name Torian was associated with the town of Tournan-en-Brie, located southeast of Paris. The local noble family, the Torians de Tournan, held significant landholdings and influence in the area during this period.

Throughout history, the surname Torian has been linked to various place names and locations, such as Tournan, Tournon, and Tournay, reflecting the connection between the name and fortified structures or towers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torian

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

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

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