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

Torrejón, 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 Torrejón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torrejón in America

Torrejón is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torrejón surname appeared 365 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 Torrejón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torrejón 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 Torrejón

The surname Torrejon is of Spanish origin, deriving from the word "torrejon" which means "small tower" or "turret". This name can be traced back to medieval Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Andalusia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Torrejon can be found in the Becerro de Behetrias, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Torrejon residing in various towns and villages across northern Spain.

During the Spanish Reconquista, when Christian kingdoms gradually reclaimed territory from Moorish rule, many place names and surnames emerged that were associated with fortifications and defensive structures, such as Torrejon. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this name were involved in the construction or maintenance of small towers or turrets used for military purposes.

In the 16th century, a notable individual with the surname Torrejon was Juan de Torrejon, a Spanish composer and organist who lived from around 1548 to 1600. He served as the organist at the Seville Cathedral and was renowned for his contributions to sacred music.

Another prominent figure was Pedro de Torrejon, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He played a significant role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of Spanish rule in the region.

In the 18th century, a place named Torrejon de Ardoz, located near Madrid, gained prominence. This town's name is derived from the same root as the surname Torrejon, indicating a connection to a small tower or fortification in the area.

During the 19th century, a notable individual with the surname Torrejon was José María Torrejon, a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War in the government of Queen Isabella II in the 1840s.

Throughout history, variations in spelling have been observed, including Torrejón, Torrejon, and Torrejón de Ardoz, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and local pronunciations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torrejón

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

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

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