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

Toriz, 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 Toriz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toriz in America

Toriz is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toriz surname appeared 438 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 Toriz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toriz 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 Toriz

The surname Toriz has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "toro," meaning bull, which could indicate that the name's earliest bearers were associated with cattle or bullfighting. Alternatively, it may have originated from a place name containing the word "toro."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Toriz can be found in the archives of the town of Alcalá de Henares, near Madrid, where a certain Juan Toriz is mentioned in a document from 1492. This document details the transfer of a plot of land to Juan Toriz, suggesting that he was a landowner or farmer in the region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical records from the city of Seville. One notable bearer was Francisco Toriz, a merchant who traded with the Spanish colonies in the Americas. His name is recorded in the Archivo General de Indias, a repository of documents related to the Spanish Empire's overseas territories.

During the 17th century, the Toriz family seemed to have established itself in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Granada. A prominent figure from this era was Diego Toriz, a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and monasteries in Granada, including the Monasterio de San Jerónimo.

In the 18th century, the name Toriz gained recognition in the field of literature. José Toriz y Urbina, born in 1670 in Seville, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age. His most famous play, "El Desdén con el Desdén" (Disdain Met by Disdain), is still performed and studied today.

Another notable figure from this era was Juan Toriz de la Riva, a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He participated in several battles against the allied forces of England, the Netherlands, and the Holy Roman Empire, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership.

As the surname Toriz spread across Spain and its colonies, variations in spelling emerged, such as Torriz, Torís, and Torríz. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained tied to its Spanish roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toriz

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

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

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