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

Torres-Flores, 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 Torres-Flores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torres-Flores in America

Torres-Flores is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torres-Flores surname appeared 244 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 Torres-Flores.

The history of the last name Torres-Flores

The surname TORRESFLORES is a Spanish double-barreled surname that originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is composed of two elements: "Torres" and "Flores." The first part, "Torres," likely derives from the Spanish word for "towers" or "fortified structures," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in towers or fortifications.

The second part, "Flores," means "flowers" in Spanish, potentially indicating a connection to agriculture, horticulture, or a particular location known for its floral abundance. This combination of elements suggests that the name may have originated from a specific place or region where towers and flowers were prominent features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TORRESFLORES surname can be found in the Archivo General de Indias, a collection of historical documents related to the Spanish Empire's colonial efforts in the Americas. These records mention individuals with the surname TORRESFLORES who were involved in various capacities, such as settlers, merchants, or administrators, during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Notable individuals with the TORRESFLORES surname throughout history include:

1. Juan de TORRESFLORES (c. 1520 - 1598), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Guatemala and the exploration of present-day Mexico and Central America.

2. María de TORRESFLORES (c. 1570 - 1640), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her support of religious institutions and charitable works in Seville, Spain.

3. Francisco de TORRESFLORES (c. 1610 - 1678), a Spanish architect and engineer who designed several notable churches and public buildings in colonial Latin America, including the Cathedral of Mexico City.

4. Juana de TORRESFLORES (c. 1650 - 1720), a Spanish painter and portrait artist who was commissioned by the Spanish royal court and the Catholic Church to create numerous works of religious and historical significance.

5. Miguel de TORRESFLORES (c. 1780 - 1840), a Spanish military officer and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France during the Napoleonic Wars and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties between Spain and other European powers.

While the TORRESFLORES surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torres-Flores

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Torres-Flores.

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 Torres-Flores 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.

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 Torres-Flores was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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