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

Torras, 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 Torras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torras in America

Torras is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torras surname appeared 151 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 Torras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torras 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 Torras

The surname Torras is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have its roots in the Catalonian region of northeastern Spain. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "turris," which means "tower" or "fortified structure," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or been associated with a prominent tower or castle.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Torras can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in historical documents from the region of Catalonia. One notable mention is in the "Llibre Verd" (Green Book), a medieval manuscript compiled in the 14th century that contains records of land ownership and transactions in the city of Barcelona.

In the 15th century, the Torras family was prominent in the town of Sabadell, located in the Vallès Occidental region of Catalonia. Records from this period show several members of the Torras family holding positions of influence within the local government and industries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Torras was Ramon Torras (c. 1450-1520), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Sabadell. His son, Joan Torras (c. 1480-1545), was a notable figure in the textile industry and served as a councilor in the local government.

Another prominent individual with the surname Torras was Francesc Torras i Bages (1832-1912), a Catalan philosopher, theologian, and writer. He was a significant figure in the Catalan Renaissance movement and played a influential role in the development of modern Catalan literature and culture.

In the 20th century, Josep Torras i Bages (1846-1916) was a prominent Catalan bishop and writer. He was known for his defense of Catalan culture and his advocacy for the use of the Catalan language in religious and educational settings.

The surname Torras has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and sciences. For example, Jaume Torras i Riba (1875-1939) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Francesc Torras i Ferrer (1896-1957) was a renowned physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of spectroscopy.

Throughout its history, the surname Torras has maintained a strong presence in the Catalonian region of Spain, with many families bearing this name still residing in areas such as Barcelona, Sabadell, and the surrounding towns and villages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torras

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

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

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