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

Torkos, 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 Torkos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torkos in America

Torkos is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torkos surname appeared 100 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 Torkos.

The history of the last name Torkos

The surname "TORKOS" has its origins in Hungary. It is derived from the Hungarian word "torok," which means "throat." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a distinctive voice or a throat-related occupation, such as a singer or a shouter.

While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, it is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. During this time, the use of hereditary surnames became more widespread in Hungary, as families sought to establish distinct identities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "TORKOS" can be found in a historical document from the 15th century, where a nobleman named Mihály Torkos is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 16th century, a village in central Hungary was known as "Torkosfalva," which translates to "Torkos Village." This suggests that the name had already gained a degree of prominence and was associated with a specific geographic location.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "TORKOS." One such figure was János Torkos (1669-1737), a Hungarian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Sándor Torkos (1844-1909), a Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Hungarian parliament and played an influential role in shaping the country's legal system.

In the 20th century, Jenő Torkos (1904-1981) was a celebrated Hungarian athlete and Olympic medalist, winning a bronze medal in the pole vault event at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.

More recently, István Torkos (1921-2001) was a renowned Hungarian writer and journalist, known for his novels and short stories that explored themes of identity, family, and the human condition.

The name "TORKOS" has also been found in other Central European countries, such as Slovakia and Romania, likely due to migration patterns and cultural exchanges between neighboring regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torkos

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

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 Torkos 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.

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

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