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

Torregrosa, 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 Torregrosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torregrosa in America

Torregrosa is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torregrosa surname appeared 190 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 Torregrosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torregrosa 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 Torregrosa

The surname Torregrosa originates from Spain, specifically the Valencia region, and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "torre" meaning tower and "grosa" meaning thick, likely referring to a sturdy or fortified tower. This suggests the name may have been given to someone who lived near or was associated with a thick, robust tower.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Torregrosa can be found in a document from the year 1195 in Valencia, where it was spelled "Torregrossa." This spelling variation was common in the early days, as standardized spelling was not yet established. The name may have also been influenced by the Catalan language, as the region of Valencia has historical ties to both Spanish and Catalan cultures.

In the 13th century, there are records of a nobleman named Pedro Torregrosa who was a member of the court of King Jaime I of Aragon. This indicates that the Torregrosa family had achieved a certain level of prominence and status during that time period.

One notable figure with the Torregrosa surname was Fray Tomás Torregrosa, a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who lived from 1551 to 1624. He was a renowned scholar and author, writing several works on theology and philosophy.

Another historical figure was Juan Bautista Torregrosa, a Spanish military engineer and architect who lived from 1654 to 1724. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several fortifications and military structures throughout Spain during the 17th and early 18th centuries.

In the realm of literature, there was Vicente Torregrosa, a Spanish poet and playwright who lived from 1714 to 1770. He was known for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature and his works were performed in various theaters throughout Spain.

Moving into the 19th century, José Torregrosa y Paredes was a Spanish politician and lawyer who lived from 1811 to 1868. He held several important positions in the Spanish government and was a prominent figure in the liberal political movement of his time.

Finally, in the 20th century, there was María Torregrosa, a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived from 1912 to 1994. She was part of the avant-garde art movement in Spain and her works were exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torregrosa

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

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

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