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

Torquemada, 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 Torquemada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torquemada in America

Torquemada is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torquemada surname appeared 152 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 Torquemada.

The history of the last name Torquemada

The surname Torquemada originates from Spain, dating back to the late 15th century. It is a toponymic name derived from the town of Torquemada in the province of Palencia, Castile and León. The town's name is believed to have evolved from the Latin phrase "turrem quamatam," meaning "burnt tower," which suggests a connection to a fortified structure or defensive tower that may have been damaged by fire.

Records indicate that the Torquemada surname first appeared in historical documents during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. One of the earliest and most notorious figures associated with this name was Tomás de Torquemada (1420-1498), a Spanish Dominican friar and the first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition. He played a significant role in the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella.

Another notable individual bearing the Torquemada surname was Juan de Torquemada (1388-1468), a Spanish cardinal and theologian who served as a diplomat for Pope Eugenius IV. He participated in the Council of Basel and the Council of Ferrara-Florence, where he advocated for the reunification of the Western and Eastern Christian churches.

In the 16th century, Francisco de Torquemada (1499-1624) was a Spanish missionary and author who traveled to Mexico and wrote extensively about the history, culture, and customs of the indigenous peoples of the region. His works, such as the "Monarquía Indiana," provided valuable insights into the early colonial period in New Spain.

Moving to the 18th century, Antonio de Torquemada y Montero (1670-1743) was a Spanish nobleman and military officer who served as the Viceroy of New Granada (present-day Colombia) from 1719 to 1722. He played a crucial role in the administration and defense of the Spanish colonial territories in South America.

In more recent times, Juan Eduardo Torquemada (1887-1969) was a Mexican painter and muralist known for his contributions to the Mexican Muralist Movement. He created several notable works depicting historical and social themes, including murals at the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Torquemada surname throughout history, showcasing its Spanish origins and the diverse roles and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torquemada

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

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

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