2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Torices
A habitational name referring to someone from any of several places called Torices in Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Torices. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Torices 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Torices in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Torices, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Torices
The surname Torices is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. The name may have derived from the Latin word "torrens," meaning a rushing stream or torrent, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided near a fast-flowing river or stream.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Torices surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the Spanish region of Castile. The name was often spelled as "Torrices" or "Tórices" in these ancient records, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions at the time.
During the Reconquista, the period when Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula fought to regain control from the Moors, the Torices family played a notable role in the conquest of various territories. In the 13th century, a knight named Gonzalo Torices distinguished himself in the battles against the Moorish forces, earning recognition for his bravery and military prowess.
As the Torices family expanded and established roots in different parts of Spain, the name became associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Pedro Torices, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as an advisor to Spanish monarchs.
In the 16th century, the Torices name gained further prominence with the birth of Diego Torices, a celebrated poet and playwright. His works, which explored themes of love, honor, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age and remain celebrated literary works to this day.
Another notable bearer of the Torices surname was María Torices, a philanthropist and social reformer who lived in the late 18th century. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for women's rights, establishing several charitable organizations and educational institutions in her hometown.
Over the centuries, the Torices name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scientists, politicians, and military leaders. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in Spain, where it first emerged as a distinctive and enduring surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Torices
Among Census respondents with the surname Torices, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Torices 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 Torices surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.2% · 101
- White1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Torices
Torices appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,245 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 4,245 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 Torices 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 | #157,234 | #152,989 | 2.7% |
| Count | 103 | 105 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Torices bearers went from 103 to 105 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 4,245 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #152,989.
FAQ
Torices surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Torices?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Torices. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Torices?
Torices ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Torices. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Torices.
Has Torices become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Torices went from 103 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Torices?
Among Census respondents with the surname Torices, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Torices in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Torices appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.2%), White (1.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Torices (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 Torices mean?
A habitational name referring to someone from any of several places called Torices in Spain. 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 Torices (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 people have the last name Torices?
You can see how many people have the last name Torices on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.