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

Torrero, 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 Torrero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torrero in America

Torrero is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torrero surname appeared 264 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 Torrero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torrero 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 Torrero

The surname Torrero originated in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "torrero," meaning "tower guard" or "tower keeper." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who were responsible for guarding or maintaining towers, which were an essential part of medieval fortifications and defensive structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Torrero can be found in the archives of the city of Valencia, where a certain Juan Torrero was mentioned in a document dated 1387. The name also appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls from the 15th and 16th centuries in regions such as Aragon, Catalonia, and Castile.

In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Pedro Torrero gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was commissioned to design and oversee the construction of several notable towers and fortifications across Spain, including the Torre del Oro in Seville, which still stands today as a remarkable example of medieval military architecture.

During the 16th century, the Torrero family established itself as a respected lineage in the city of Zaragoza, where they owned land and held influential positions within the local government. One noteworthy member of this family was Diego Torrero (1505-1579), who served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in mediating disputes between the crown and the local nobility.

As Spain expanded its territories and influence during the Age of Exploration, the Torrero surname found its way to the Americas. In the early 17th century, a certain Juana Torrero (1592-1667) settled in the Spanish colony of Nueva España (present-day Mexico), where she became one of the first female landowners and entrepreneurs in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the Torrero surname was José Torrero (1720-1798), a renowned military engineer and cartographer from Catalonia. He was responsible for creating detailed maps and fortification plans for several strategic locations across the Spanish Empire, including the Caribbean islands and parts of South America.

Throughout its history, the Torrero surname has been associated with professions related to construction, engineering, and the military, reflecting its origins as an occupational name linked to the guarding and maintenance of towers and fortifications.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torrero

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

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

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