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

Torralva, 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 Torralva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torralva in America

Torralva is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torralva surname appeared 302 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 Torralva.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torralva 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 Torralva

The surname Torralva is of Spanish origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval Iberian Peninsula. The name is believed to have originated as a toponymic surname, derived from a place name or location.

One possible theory suggests that Torralva is a compound word formed from the Spanish words "torre" meaning tower, and "alba" meaning dawn or daybreak. This combination could have been used to describe a place situated near a tower that was visible at dawn, or perhaps a defensive structure with a watchtower that enabled early warning of approaching threats.

Another plausible explanation links Torralva to the town of the same name located in the province of Ciudad Real, in the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha, Spain. It is possible that the surname was adopted by individuals who either resided in or were associated with this particular town.

While historical records mentioning the surname Torralva are scarce, one notable individual was Juan de Torralva, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the 16th century. Juan de Torralva was born in Salamanca, Spain, in the late 15th century and played a crucial role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

Another notable figure was Alonso de Torralva, a Spanish military officer and nobleman who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries. He served as a captain in the Spanish Army and was involved in various military campaigns and conquests in the Americas.

In the artistic realm, Francisco de Torralva was a Spanish painter active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his religious paintings and works depicting scenes from the Bible, many of which can be found in churches and museums across Spain.

Pedro de Torralva, a Spanish architect and engineer, made significant contributions to the field of military engineering in the 17th century. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures throughout Spain and its territories.

Finally, Garcilaso de la Vega, also known as El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, was a renowned Peruvian writer and historian of Spanish and Incan descent. Born in 1539 in Cusco, Peru, he is celebrated for his literary works, which provide valuable insights into the culture and history of the Inca Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torralva

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

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

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