2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tormos
A surname of Spanish origin potentially derived from the word "tormento" meaning torment or trouble.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Tormos. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tormos 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Tormos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tormos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.2%. The next largest groups are White (18.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tormos
The surname "TORMOS" is of Spanish origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in the region of Valencia. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "tormus," which referred to a small hill or mound, indicating that the name may have initially been a topographic descriptor for individuals residing near such geographic features.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the TORMOS surname can be found in the Libro del Repartimiento (Book of Distribution), a historical document from the 13th century that documented the distribution of lands and properties among the conquerors of Valencia after the Reconquista. This suggests that the name was already in use during this pivotal period in Spanish history.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the TORMOS surname was Juan de Tormos, a renowned architect and sculptor from Valencia. His contributions can be seen in various architectural marvels across the region, including the intricate carvings adorning the Cathedral of Valencia.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we encounter Jerónimo de Tormos, a celebrated writer and poet from the town of Murviedro (modern-day Sagunto). His literary works, which centered around themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and have since been preserved as part of Spain's rich cultural heritage.
The 17th century saw the rise of Miguel de Tormos, a prominent military commander who played a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War. His strategic prowess and leadership skills were instrumental in several decisive battles, earning him recognition and respect from both allies and adversaries.
In the 19th century, the TORMOS surname gained further prominence with the birth of José Tormos y Valiente (1815-1890), a celebrated Spanish politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Congress of Deputies and held various influential positions within the government, leaving an indelible mark on the political landscape of his time.
Throughout the centuries, the TORMOS surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Spanish history and culture in their own unique way.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tormos
Among Census respondents with the surname Tormos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.2%. The next largest groups are White (18.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tormos 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 Tormos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino78.2% · 93
- White18.5% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tormos
Tormos appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+14 bearers (+13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,619 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,560 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.2%) | Up 4,619 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,560 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 Tormos 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 | #139,228 | #142,788 | -2.6% |
| Count | 120 | 119 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tormos bearers went from 120 to 119 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,560 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #142,788.
FAQ
Tormos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tormos?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Tormos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Tormos?
Tormos ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Tormos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Tormos.
Has Tormos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tormos went from 120 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Tormos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tormos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.2%. The next largest groups are White (18.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Tormos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.2% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tormos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (78.2%), White (18.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Tormos (2000, 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 Tormos mean?
A surname of Spanish origin potentially derived from the word "tormento" meaning torment or trouble. 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 Tormos (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 surname Tormos?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.